Remember Me

REMEMBER ME
NOVEMBER IN AMSTERDAM

This must be 
where fallen leaves 
come to settle.

The two of us, not quite 
in our dotage yet, feel at home, 
anchored in such an autumn.

Submerge my heart in one of these dykes 
when I'm gone.

Ashes, you see, need the clutches 
of still brown waters 	
to escape being scattered to the winds.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Agustin Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Wrone Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 5:31 PM
"Anchored in such an autumn" is a lovely turn of phrase. It anchors the whole poem. Well done, sir.
Shepard Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:48 PM
I love the imagery. Beautiful.
Al-Khalili Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 4:28 PM
I love how you opened this poem. "This must be where fallen leaves come to settle." It implies autumn, and it implies a domestic sense of being with someone. I enjoyed this poem because, although, it's abstract in that it doesn't say much, it says enough for you to feel... feel the temperance and impermanence of time and love.
Bangalee Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 4:20 AM
beautifully penned
Moore Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 6:05 AM
Nice job!
Green Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 1:08 PM
This was really cool. I enjoyed this a lot.
Elam Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 6:58 AM
Beautiful. Brings back rich memories of Amsterdam.
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