"relics and Memories"

“Relics and Memories”

Lone relic image of the days gone by,
Of many tears, fears, trouble and toil,
Depressions, obsessions and blessings,
Perhaps simple children and castor oil!

The joys of  the many jamborees,
The echoes of the times would remember,
One of the most favorite comes to mind,
All the Christmases in each December.

Barn’s beautiful face , now seems out of place,
All the whole wide world be but a stage,
As was this humble red barn in the field,
Holding but memories of someone’s page.

A personal enigma of life phase,
Even the Coca Cola commercial,
Be mere relic of many days gone by,
These but mysteries of life’s rehearsal.

Though many days gone the human essence,
Their presences be gone, but not forgotten,
Held securely in Cosmic consciousness,
Para-normal fields of Master’s white cotton.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kapoor Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 5:00 AM
This is great my friend. You have sketched the loveliness of bran images so brilliantly in this sweet Poem that they have started flashing on my mind. It is strange that I have not seen any of these barn houses but have read or have seen them in some films only. Thanks for reminding those lovely images once again. Thanks also for your kind and precious comments on my experimental Poem in the form a ‘Kawaali’. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra.....John Freeman.
Guzzi Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Loved that last line it can be taken on many levels! (Thanks for your kind comment John!) Light & Love
Culverhouse Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 4:52 AM
enjoyed reading today! well done!
Devonshire Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Positively brilliant, John, especially the last verse. I believe every action of every soul who ever lived is stored somewhere in that "cosmic consciousness." Memories of the red barn and the people who toiled in the cotton field are no exception. You could take the top spot with this entry, my friend. By far the most thought-provoking "red barn" write I've seen. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Good luck in the contest with this Red Barn write..That about the castor oil..I was thinking about writiing one about castor oil in the last few days..I am still turning it over in my mind..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Anderson Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Your commentts always mean a lot my friend! Jimmy
Brown Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Starting my weekend early reading all the amazing poetry of all the wonderful poets here at PoetrySoup. I am so happy to find your poetry posted here this morning John. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you find tons of inspiration along the way as Fall is upon us. Love, Carol
Wilson Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Really enjoyed this John ..Take care~Deb
Sweetheart Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Brilliant piece Moses.. an awesome declaration of wisdom and creativity my friend.. if for any contest good luck ..with luv... a passionate write..
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