No Manual

Memories on the wall and in the hall, yesterday's dreams faded recollections what I was and we were now are no more, reside in photographs and lie in drawers with country walks for miles and children's smiles; Landscapes of broken hearts are now still life, of everyday joys, when girl met boy, what-might-have-been and if only we had.... and yet no other way could it have been We had no manual with life's sweet dream. | Year Posted 2010

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/3/2021 7:16:00 PM

really enjoyed reading such a nostalgic poem, Brian. "what-might-have-been and if only we had.... and yet no other way" - oh, so poignant lines ! BW always ~ Mala

Brian Strand
Date: 10/4/2021 12:54:00 AM

No manual to parenthood Mala..its a hands on thing

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/3/2021 2:33:00 PM

What can one say…dreams are often dashed. So sorry. Like Sara says, not as a judgment, because we all fall down at times.

Brian Strand
Date: 10/4/2021 12:57:00 AM

Its only learnt by experience Kim imho

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2021 4:16:00 AM

Our only manual for life is The Bible and most people don't read it or want to learn about it. If only we could have a manual about all the stages of life and what to do but we don't have a compact one to visit. We can contact God in person but most don't want to hear what He answers back. Your visits to my page are encouraging. Sara

Brian Strand
Date: 10/4/2021 12:59:00 AM

Only by hands on Sara,as each child is unique,books are not as good as granparents advice