Indulging

Oh! The joy of life when one it seems
wants to climb into a portrait of sentiment,
only then to create a trembling emotion
that completes an insatiable mind, 
when one’s image blending with nostalgia
ferments for a moment like a perpetual habit 
served up as vintage wine.
To be reconciled with one’s inner self, 
the body here now, yet, a mind
locked in another dimension reliving
a fading monochrome print, brought
to life with one’s own vivid anamnesis.

 © Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 21, 2022 at 12:05 AM
I love the line, 'climb into a portrait of sentiment' what fantastic imagery that conjures up. xx
Proxenos Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 12:09 PM
How absolutely right and what truth and wonderous happenings pass fleetingly and flash through the limitations of our human brain. Nostalgia is inevitable, as is sentiment and trembling emotions, our minds are in fact insatiable - the priest at our wedding ceremony when Elias and I got married in our mid forties, said we will grow and mature and become like a vintage wine. Love this poem an absolute fave for me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Tor Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 9:30 PM
It is wonderful to think back to the Good old Days Harry. I do that alot sometimes to escape from the now. Wishing to relive my life again when we didnt have all the chaos were experiencing today. Your write is a favorite for me. God bless you Harry.. and all you Love...
Romios Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Best wishes on the inner directed poem, Harry! Panagiota
George   Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:19 PM
A winner for sure, Harry. Great Free Verse!
George Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 8:47 PM
Delving deep into the inner recess with nostalgia. Very introspective and sublime.... with telling poignant images. Love the expression...'fading monochrome print'. All the best, dear harry !
Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. A past life ~ I don't think so, but some do believe. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Buehler Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Wonderfully written, Harry. I love the exquisite imagery. Best wishes for the contest, Evelyn
Cunningham Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 8:00 AM
A beautiful moment when our minds resurrect old memories that we're able to enjoy again. Good luck Harry, 25 to go. Tom
Lawrence Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 7:41 AM
Wow, I love this Harry! So poignant and introspective and wise ! I love the way the recesses of your mind work ! Hugs to you, Susan :)
Kannan Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 6:59 AM
Amazing imagery... Loved it...
Pandit Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 4:44 AM
Superb vocabulary Harry. So well done!
M  Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 11:50 PM
Hi Harry…A lovely poem about one’s memories and reflecting on ones life….Comforting. Debx
Buhagiar Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Brilliant verse full of emotion.
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