Quoth Theraven Poet Free verse

Wide eyed reader

I look for you in the stars,
and in the streets,
and all the people I greet.
I look for you in books of poetry.

Such a place to find,
yet unaware that I'm
lost, like a button. 

Arrive home from work to flip through pages
of a book I knew as a child, yet still
not remember the reason, so special
then. 
It was though, so special..   

Watched 'To kill a Mockingbird',
recalled fond memories of Scout and Jem.
A proud Atticus Finch..,
and Tom Robinson.
 
But today's me isn't the same,
as the me I remember.
More akin to a cartoon, a paper cut out,
a meme.,
compared to the wide eyed child of then. 

  ~~~~~   To Kill a Mockingbird - Novel by Harper Lee, 1960   ~~~~~~

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Joe Maverick January 5, 2024 at 11:37 PM Its a true reflection of how we recall some of The events that form us..Yet some are as if They never occured? Also t v series of people We never met still, stay with us.' And it is and It passes..We break promises and keep them Till we are no more.' All the best.'

Hilda Greenhough December 21, 2023 at 9:21 PM Reality is elusive. The poem presents an exciting mystery, 'where di we go when we grow out of chilhood?'

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 21, 2023 at 12:13 PM Your poem is a soul-stirring journey through the realms of nostalgia and self-discovery, beautifully weaving together the threads of searching and remembering. Your ability to evoke a sense of longing and introspection is truly commendable while in search of a lost connection. The poignant reflection on the transformation from the wide-eyed child to the meme-like present self makes your verses, in this poem a captivating exploration of the intricacies of time and identity. - Blessings, Daniel

Ink Empress December 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM This is such a heartfelt and sincere poem that is so moving and soulful all there flowing in eloquence. You’ve expressed very well here and i have to say i loved so many lines in this like “I look for you in books of poetry.” “ yet unaware that I'm lost, like a button“ “ But today's me isn't the same, as the me I remember.“ ahh soul hitting! Brilliant flow! Pleasure reading this poem. Quoth Theraven December 20, 2023 at 11:04 PM Ink E, What a wonderful comment, thank you for that. Still favor your 'Envy of Stars' with champagne. The cosmos is truely vast, with souls to match. Season's best to you and yours Ink Empress. -Richard