Unexpected Mem'Ries

Someone brought the subject up of “unexpected mem’ries” - And what a real surprise they sometimes are, Pointing out how, strangely, things that seem so very trivial, From way-back-when - regardless of how far - Smolder on relentlessly - within our hearts - for years. Amazing what our minds will not forget. Nursery rhymes - first kisses - a favorite childhood friend, Can stem from many years ago…and yet… Resting in a shallow void - just beyond “routine” - Within some dormant realm we seldom use - There they lie, discreetly…while they wait to be aroused And race into our minds to play the muse. Triggered by all kinds of things…at almost any time… Like smells…or sights…or even, just a sound… They range from vague to vivid and from comical to poignant. You never know what sort will come around. Wish that I could tell you that the bitter type die off… But they - like all the fonder ones - survive, Using, too, this sometimes cruel and cold, deceptive tactic To implement the instance they revive. So, friends…I’d like to make a toast: When mem’ries reappear - Reminding you of something from your past - Here’s to hoping all the unexpected ones are sweet… And may the very best ones last and last. PS: I've now got 4 new Audio-CDs - @ 4 1/2 hours each = (62 diversely varied pieces). They’re listed on EBAY - under - “Mark Stellinga Poetry” - or available by simply contacting me at -- mark@writerofbooks.com -- should those of you who enjoy listening to poems as well as reading them - and particularly those of you that travel - care to be so entertained. (We use safe and simple - PayPal) There are a bunch of my pieces on YouTube as well --- Cheers, Mark