Up To You

Feelings of euphoria, if even for just a day

feuilleton or stichomythia, words I can't even say

scoring the winning goal in the championship game

raising you up over their shoulders

basking in your thirty seconds of fame

Tomorrow will they remember your name?

That sunny summer afternoon by the lake

skipping stones watching the ripples float away

seeing her beautiful reflection bobbing in the waves

taking her hand as she took your breath away

how that seemed like just yesterday

Would she even remember your name?

The harvest moon shining brightly through the window

you squeezing my hand so very tight

the nurse wiping your brow

pain in your voice but a smile on your face

when the doctor handed you that little girl

How we decided on that perfect name.

Memories come and memories go

but how you will be remembered

is up to you

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Sandip Goswami

Date: 4/6/2015 1:38:00 PM

"Memories come and memories go but how you will be remembered is up to you"...Super sound touched my heart. Best wishes to you.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/3/2015 9:21:00 PM

Will they remember your name? Of course they will Tom. Beautiful words pinned to lovely thoughts that flow neatly and succinct. Nice! From the heart, even nicer!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/1/2015 2:03:00 PM

this is a very lovely one from you, Tim. Is it for golden days contest? Great reflections that many of us share.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/1/2015 10:58:00 AM

One sure have special memories of child birth..Memories that will always be.People might change by time but such memories remain.Other success and fame such winning a baseball game is special too..but its momentary.Our own flesh and blood..watching them grow is the true success,and whatever the changes in life,one will always be remembered of being a great parent,other things we are remembered for depends on our deeds..You willbe remembered as a great dad,poet and loyal friend!!