Curtis Johnson Poet Prose Poetry

Treasure This-F

It is recorded in the Bible that the memory                                                        of the righteous will be a blessing;
And it further states that the name                                                                 of the wicked shall rot.* 

Such truths were never more refreshing                                                                                             when I recalled pleasures of my childhood.
Just around the bind from where I lived
Was a home with a television set.
For me and my friends, this meant the
Three Stooges, Tarzan, Mickey Mouse,
Roy Rodgers, Dale Evans, and The Lone Ranger.
I and other kids all around the neighborhood gathered  
And watched make believe, never fearing any danger.

This first television set  in my poor community                                             grew kids aplenty.  As we were being entertained,                                              we fell in love with a gracious lady.
Some people give nothing to others,                                                                and are soon forgotten.
Many like our lovely neighbor,                                                                       are best UNFORGOTTEN.

A dear friend of my mother,                                                                        she was strong, gentle, and kind.
Her husband called me Gabby,                                                                          and her name was Mary

Posted062216PSCtest, All Yours(Jun 11), Brian Strand. 1P
* Proverbs 10:7

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

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

Ndaba Sibanda June 28, 2015 at 12:34 PM You got me going down memory lane with this lovely piece---the time we gathered around a neighbour`s TV and felt loved and blessed. Curtis Johnson June 11, 2021 at 11:20 AM Thank you, Ndaba. Sorry that my comment section was not working properly for some time. Thanks so much for your comment.