Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Memories

As the years pass by me
I have more and more of them
The memories, both tragic and joyous
Fill my heart up til’ it feels so full

There are memories of childhood
When I was innocent and shy
And felt the greatest love I knew
For a friend who shared my time

There are memories of me as a teen
When I wouldn’t listen to one thing
Mama probably was happy for me
To get past that age of disagreement

There are memories of my twenties
When I was yearning to have babies
And discovered that I couldn’t have one
I felt just like my dream was shattered

There are memories of my thirties
When I worked as hard as I could
Learning to accept the hard times
Along with the joys of the good ones

There are memories of my forties
When a divorce had me so down
I couldn’t believe it was all over
The years I’d spent being married

There are memories of my fifties
Still in the making these days
The memories are coming faster
As life doesn’t ever stand still

Each memory I carry with me
Is a picture I take from my heart
And press it to my cheek, tenderly
Where it awakens my best thoughts

Memories are forever a part of the heart
Healing, loving, expressions of the moment
If there were only a memory to tell me
Where all this time has gone?

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Eve Roper January 1, 2021 at 6:43 PM I love the time line of memories you've written of yourself. Enjoyed reading. May you and family have happiness and health this coming year enjoying each others embrace. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2019 at 3:19 PM by the way, I am sorry you were not able to have babies. especially when there are so many horrible women who are able to and do not deserve to be mothers.

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2019 at 3:19 PM I love this one, reading of your memories, Regina. They are so special to us, especially the good ones. Sorry you had a divorce. I wanted to have one sometimes but I stuck it out. Now we are an oldies married couple over 60!

Judy Ball September 22, 2019 at 9:53 AM A fine write my friend and sister in The Lord. We all have memories, some we love to sit and remember and some we wish to forget and as long as we are alive we will continue to make memories. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece with us. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit September 22, 2019 at 7:54 AM A very special poem straight from the heart..a life full of memories..thanks for sharing, Regina.

Paul Callus September 22, 2019 at 4:51 AM Life is not only full of memories, but also full of ups and downs, Regina. You have had your fair share of both, and your faith must have helped you get through the hard ones instead of letting them defeat you. Take care. Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison September 22, 2019 at 2:09 AM An exceptionally moving piece in so many ways. I have a huge lump in my throat reading your poem Regina, especially about the desire for babies which sadly didn't happen and the other twists and turns many experience in life. Thanks for sharing, I Am adding this to my faves:-) hugs jan Regina Mcintosh September 22, 2019 at 4:28 AM You're such a special person, Jan and I always appreciate what you comment - I take your comments to heart and enjoy reading them so much. Thank you for being another wonderful blessing to me. God bless you always