The Old Gate

 Many a place that time leaves behind
 Hold memories that never rust
 Like the now broken swing where skyward you'd climb
 It now creaks as it sways in a windy gust

 The old wooden house where you once lived
 Held memories of laughter and fun
With  beauty from nature derived
 Playing where the rivers run

 The rustling leaves of the old oak tree
 is remembered by those who explored its branches
 Now it plays a sentimental melody
 As recollections flow without stanches

 Impressions may come and go
 But in some forgotten corridor of the mind
 An image will suddenly show
  "By the squeaky old gate that tomorrow will find"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hind Avatar
June 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Was interesting to see how you put in your poem as well as ours, lovely!
Godwin Avatar
June 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This is great, I loved the read, sometimes memories can feel bittersweet but you uplifted these memories, soared them high, pass bittersweet and into tender smiling skies .... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This is so beautiful, Joseph. By the way, I enjoyed the funny limericks that are models in your new limerick contest.
George Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Old memories resurrect very often of the house we lived and the surroundings we loved. Beautifully written.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
These memories tapped, do they live somewhere, I wonder! God bless,
Crandall Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Great memories, branches for climbing, rivers rolling, and one of my favorite memories - the old swingset!
One Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This nostalgic but also deep in meaning... love that last line..
Poet Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A fantastic poem with so many historic and metaphoric layers, Joseph. Well-composed
Andresen Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
- I love these old memories ... from a completely different time than today ... a wonderful poem, Joseph :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What a wonderful write/story you have here. Love It.... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a lovely day writing away................
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