Sparkled Memories

Resplendent in her deferential grace;

Her countenance now wears the strains of time.

I’m hungry to receive her soft embrace.



She fills me with her warmth  - comfort sublime.

Her welcome hearth brings solace to my mind.

A child, I was all dirty knees and grime.



Sweet laughter, songs, and merriment combined.

My heart has ached to breathe her rich perfumes;

reminding me of youth I left behind.



Dark echoes now within the lifeless rooms

where shadows dance like ghosts across the floor

and sparkled memories are bathed in gloom.



Now standing at the threshold of her door,

I slowly turn for one last look in case

I never look into these halls once more.



I’m stricken by the life I can’t replace.

Resplendent in her deferential grace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 2:19 PM
Darkland, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the home page. **SKAT**
Mumo Avatar
April 30, 2015 at 12:46 AM
So deliciously woven and irresistibly knitted. I loved it from the first letter to the last...7+++!!!
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March 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM
The title is perfect, Rachel, and your rhyming too. I am a fan of terzanelle and I composed many in italian and in english too, translating Dante's Hell. This poem is very nice to read and your memories are really enthralling
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Rachel. It was so nice to see a terza rima. I have only written two and I enjoy reviewing that form by seeing fine work like you did here. Thanks again for the win in your contest. It was a very sweet surprise.
Dunn Avatar
March 2, 2015 at 1:19 PM
Dear Rachel Thank you for the second place placement in your contest I'm thrilled by this honor, I read your poem here and enjoyed your style as well, great imagery here and splendend choose or words and subject matter, I'm glad I stopped by today to read it cheri
Nunez Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Poignant and beautiful, Rachel. Your write reminds me of our own parental house. Thank you for sharing. Smiles. :D Kim
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February 28, 2015 at 6:09 AM
Thank you Kim. Amazing how just a house can mean so much to you.
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