My Abiding Memory

My granny said to me, "It's not good to talk about the past"
You must always live in the present for only it will last"
Apparently I was lost not knowing what she meant 
But as years passed her words seemed heaven sent   
I then began to wade deep into the middle of 2015 
Daddy died, mom followed, my life a crying scene   
I'm uncertain about the months I really cannot recall  
Nothing seemed real nor made any sense at all!
God knows I prayed to be relieved of earthly pain 
Momentarily I could smile until it all came back again
Emotions were like bombs I never knew from day to day
Memories of the past exploded until I heard granny say
Omit all the past be happy for as long as you are here
Remember life is short, cast aside your Yesteryear
Youth seems to travel back whenever granny's near!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Vaso Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 6:55 PM
That is so very beautiful!
Konos Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 7:03 PM
How nice of you to say so...thanks
Smith Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Great advice, great poem Judy !!!
Konos Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Thank you Tim....how are ya as I haven't seen you over at Jack's pad
Rutherford Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 4:50 PM
A beautiful tribute to your parents Judy. Anne
Konos Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 7:04 PM
Thank you Anne....
Allison Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 4:14 PM
I wish I had had a granny to give me wise advice - only had a step step grandma and we were never close. A great acrostic Judy good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7
Allison Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 1:21 PM
Oh Judy that comment brought tears to my eyes - i was so envious of my schoolfriends having a granny I really missed out when i was a child - so yes I will accept your kind offer - now about that cup of tea and chat ... we must arrange it one day!:-) hugs Jan xx
Konos Avatar
January 7, 2016 at 7:06 PM
If you like I'll be your granny.....
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