John A'Hern Poet Free verse

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One-line thoughts and daydreams, no other reasons. All cascading one into the other, that age old saying “too much going on”.

Thinking

Standing here, just standing
looking around at surroundings
enjoying sounds of nature
neighbour’s children’s voices present

Thinking, just thinking
childhood memories, drawing blanks
other times, giving thanks
family faces, flash through my memory

Friend’s faces remembered
childhood pets I miss you
friends, always faithful
sporting deeds gone forever

Wedding feels as if yesterday
wedding bells, oh so joyful
buying renting, filled with emotions
houses lived in, remembered

Children growing, leaving home
memories not always flowing
grandchildren visits, treasured
entertainment always present

Communication oh so valuable
conversations live forever
older age such a challenge
no preparing for its visits

Holding hands, feelings surface
touching hugging, both without question
feel so proud of achievements
love, an often-misused word

In this instance said daily
whispered, brings a smile
standing looking and just thinking
onward upward, positive lessons

Treating others with respect
a sudden memory of one’s teachers
some are good, others threatening
parents included in this section

A voice, brings you out of this thinking
darling, cup of tea waiting
real life does not wait
Why then are we always waiting?

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Bhoomi Agrawal October 28, 2022 at 11:44 AM So nicely conveyed your message. It’s a journey that is overwhelming feeling mix emotions as you express. Beautifully written. John A'Hern December 13, 2022 at 1:26 AM Hi Bhoomi Agrawal, once again i am quite late in responding to your comment. every day feelings, I hope in the poem.

Susan Lawrence January 20, 2022 at 1:09 PM John, I love flowing with you on this jounery of time, memories, life, love and sometimes loss. It is a poignant time travel filled with richness and gratitude. All the best to you and yours, Susan :) John A'Hern January 27, 2022 at 6:26 PM Hi Susan, thank for taking the time, one of our most valuable resources to read and comment on this poem. Its creation, was created during a thinking moment, it is one of those words for a poem that one actually remembers, after day dreaming.