Memories of Jessie
(A lone voice whispers)
It's early morning as I stand here in our old bedroom
Listening to my old friends the robins, blackbirds, and thrushes
The twitterings, tweeting and chirps of wild birds
That now live in my bushes
Mourning
Mourning
Thinking about my old lover from Peru
Who once helped carry me through
When my busy life was so blue
Five foot five
Deep brown eyes that seduced you and made you come alive
Crow black hair and a bright playful smile as wide as a country mile
Oh, how I thanked the lord that he had blessed me
As we slow danced every night before bed
On our back porch
To Can't Help Falling In Love by the legendary Elvis Presley
And as I stand here
Thinking of her
Picturing her
Beckoning me on to that porch
Dressed in white
Smiling with an air of sensuality
Making our life together dazzle with colour
As that famous guy sang
A legend of the Tupelo family
The lingering thoughts that intensely affects me is this
Taking those for granted you love and especially
Not enjoying each moment spent together could one day be depressingly deadly
I'm just so happy we cherished each moment together
Smiling
Dancing and more importantly
Talking
Before the Lord
Unfairly
Took home
My beloved Jessie
Who I still remember
Whenever I hear
Can't Help Falling In Love by the legendary Elvis Presley
Foundation.
Cherish each moment together with someone you love
As you make your own life's mini-documentary series
For one day, unfortunately, whenever you look for them
All that may be left are deep memories
That could cause pain
No one ever sees
(C)
Copyright John Duffy
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