James Foulk Poet I do not know?

This Moment

Saturdays as a youth,
were so special to me,
it was the one day
of the week, that was all mine.

Would go see a matinee,
double feature would
fill my afternoon, thought
this moment would last forever.

Sometimes on Saturday afternoon,
would spend it at Marshall's
music room located between
two movie palaces on Grand Ave.

Would sit up stairs in the music booth,
play all the hits of the day,
Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Little Richard
and of course some Elvis to.

Sometimes would buy an LP,
other times would just listen,
thought this moment,
would last forever.

Oh, the TV shows that came
my way, I Love Lucy, December
Bride, Leave It To Beaver, Red Skeleton,
thought this moment would last forever.

Schol days, spelling test,
English Lit, school friends,
fine teachers, Gym class, lunch
room, thought this moment
would last forever.

Early days of marriage,
children coming my way,
plans of the future and of now,
thought this moment would
last forever.

Now children all grown,
having children of their own,
knowing this moment won't
last forever, but for now will
enjoy and take it in,
to my mind and heart.

wrote 2-7-07

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Karen Feist August 9, 2008 at 2:14 AM Great write. I have to shorten my responses. Your poems just bring back so many memories, I want to comment on every one. You make it difficult to walk away, but I must. Today will bring another time slot for me to spend on line. Those were the days... love, karen

Vince Suzadail Jr. July 27, 2008 at 10:13 AM They were the days, James. Black and white, just like the laws were. Don't forget Ritchie Valens and later another star came on the rise, Roy Orbison. I go back there in my mind every chance I get. God Bless. Vince