Home » Poems » Gordon Mcconnell » The Forgotten Highlights of My Life

The Forgotten Highlights of My Life

Being adopted living in the country
an only child but knew sweet contentment
although had beginnings of a stammer
life was happy feeling no resentment

At the age of 12 there on my own
watching my football team for the first time
being given freedom at Kilmarnock F.C
felt good just there myself so like rhyme

To Blackpool in '77 for my first hols alone
really felt good driving my mini on route
eventful time there lost wallet and car
but found car ok, so had a nice ice cream cone

Have felt fulfilled at Scots Assoc. for Stammerers
providing support for those who stammer
appeared on Scottish TV in '87 in advert
this felt good control in front of the camera

The holiday highlight of my life
arrive in Geneva at 90f so hot
Switzerland breathtakingly beautiful
go Jungfrau high snow/sun you've got

Then om 2012 I took early retirement
to make me so happy and fully free
having time to be in the countryside
watching nature and all there is to see

Looking back thinking of one so special
my dear Christine one so special and true
many great times spent over our 32 years
it's been a real whirl all because we said I do!

(This being my 2000th poem, I thought it appropriate to look at highlights in my life I had forgotten about and how they had influenced my life.)

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Valsa George

Date: 8/11/2022 4:11:00 AM

Feel so happy for you...Gordon . Your life has been one of beautiful achievements... though not very outstanding, still gave you enough reason to rejoice . Of all, it is the long 32 years of blissful married life with your partner Christine and your successful career as a poet! Congratulations on your writing 2000 and odd poems !

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/11/2022 5:49:00 AM

Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and all it conveyed. Hope you're having a lovely day, it's another scorcher of a day over here. Blessings always,Gordon

Sally Eslinger

Date: 5/13/2022 8:08:00 AM

And I am so thankful you’ve shared the look back with all its feelings and the deep diving bringing those events to rise again now into poetry…your music, Gordon, sings over the lives f your readers! God bless your life and pen!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/13/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thanks Sally, Glad you enjoyed this one with my memories being brought back to my mind. As you'll realise I'm in Scotland where do you reside? Thanks for your blessings, have a great day,Gordon

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/28/2022 7:17:00 AM

WoW! Gordon, You’ve had a good life, my friend. It's such a blessing to be married for 32 years. Congratulations on penning your 2000 poem. WoW! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day;-) Alexis

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/28/2022 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, Glad you enjoyed this piece and a nice reminder of the years gone by. Hope all is well with you , blessings always,Gordon

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 4/27/2022 10:19:00 AM

After reading this, I felt that there should definitely be something to look back at and smile. Lasting love and an accomplished life - Congratulations on your fulfilling journey. May you have more production years to come and may you celebrate more poems!!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/27/2022 10:52:00 AM

Thanks Swetha, Glad you enjoyed this one and also for your kind encouraging words too. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2022 10:51:00 PM

What an interesting life you have had. Finding a love lasting 32 years to celebrate. A huge congratulations on your achievements and to celebrate your 2000th poem must feel divine. Bravo my friend. Many Blessings to come. Aloha, Connie xxoo

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/27/2022 1:01:00 AM

Thanks Connie, Glad you enjoyed reading about my life, I have my testimony on my bio. Many blessings to you my friend, Gordon

Bill Baker

Date: 4/26/2022 5:35:00 PM

Congratulation on #2,000 Gordon. A great achievement. I enjoyed learning a little more about the man behind the fine poetry. Thanks for sharing with us (6 Months today for me on poetry soup and years with your many friends and followers here. Here, here! Bill

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/27/2022 1:00:00 AM

Thanks Bill, Glad you enjoyed this piece and know more about me, my testimony is on my profile page. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 4/26/2022 4:24:00 PM

Love this Gordon. So many good memories over the years and to look back with no regrets and being satisfied with your state is it's own reward. Bravo my friend and congrats on your 2000th poem. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/27/2022 12:58:00 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you loved this one and trust life is good with you, blessings always, Gordon

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/25/2022 2:41:00 PM

Congrats on 2000 poems and God bless you. Love, Gina

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/25/2022 7:22:00 PM

Thanks Gina for your congratulations, it's been amazing roller coaster of writing and meeting all you great people on PS like yourself. Blessings and love, Gordon