Yesterday's Joys

Yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
In my mind they reside endlessly
like bright recollections rosy in hue
or the notes of a sweet melody.

Sorrow and pain won’t burden me, for
yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
Rich in blessings, I’ll never be poor.
Happy memories carry me through.

“Good old days” end; along comes the new,
and so much of it also is sweet!
Yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
With the new ones, my soul is replete!

Sweet recollections never will cease,
for no matter what strife may ensue,
I know in the end, I will find peace.
Yesterday’s joys are more than a few!


For the Bring Me to Life Poetry Contest of Aiyah de Torres
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 4, 2017 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations on having this poem chosen to go in the Amazon Anthology Andrea! : )
Kalicharan Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 5:50 PM
This is such a beautiful poem. I have to say that in the past few days since joining this site I have seen so many forms of poetry that I never knew the names of. It has created a new level of awareness for me. Thank you.
Kimathi Avatar
December 23, 2015 at 2:04 AM
Hi Andrea. Glad to see you in the list! I didn't make it though - hoping to make a come back in Screwed Contest, lol. Congrats for your WIN in the contest! ;-)
A. Sharma Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 1:46 AM
Lovely write n win Andrea.. big congrats!
A  Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 9:26 PM
Hi Andrea, nice to see you on Broken's winning list. SKAT
Tor Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 8:08 PM
Insightful write Andrea congratulations.
Haight Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 7:14 PM
Such a lovely poem, Andrea. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations, Andrea,"Happy memories carry me through," I sure love it. Hugs dear friend and have a very Merry Christmas with blessings of love, happiness, wisdom, and wealth.
Monteblanco Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Great write as always. Congrats on your win!
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Andrea. It's wonderful when you can say those words.
Callus Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Hi Andrea...I see that you merit congratulations on yet another win! I love this quatern; it's written so effortlessly. [the first one I wrote was thanks to your contest:) ] // paul
Thorisdottir  Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 5:34 PM
A reflection on positive experiences and past joys, I really enjoyed this.
Squyres Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 4:04 PM
You've worked that repeated line in so flawlessly and I too love the upbeat message in this. Congrats on your win !!
Haight Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Andrea, I love the "glass half full" philosophy that comes through your words, along with the happy rhythm and meter. Congratulations on your win! 7+Fav. Sandra
Gibson Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Such a wise and true way of looking at life. Congratulations.
Sietesantos Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 11:54 AM
The joys of yesterday can be so pronounced that they can help us to bear today's ups and downs. Beautiful write! Huge congratulations on your win! pandita
Richards Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 9:59 AM
Such a light hearted poem this is.....much brighter than my own !!! Love it, Andrea!
Hamilton Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 5:05 AM
love this poem Andrea congrats on win hugs
Allison Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 2:40 AM
Got a smile on my face reading this positive poem Andrea - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Congratulations on your win!!!!
Gifford Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 1:03 PM
With your positive attitude, Andrea, yesterday's not so great memories will slide of you like a duck's back. And, like you say the joys of yesterday and today will carry you through and dim the past. Definitely a 7 and worthy of praise and sure to be top winner wherever and whenever you choose to place it.
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:48 AM
We live our live's in ethereal presence. That richly ages in timely essence. To understand all that's ensued. Reflecting scenes need to be viewed. Thanks for your loyal visits Andrea. Peace. :)
Sirak Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 7:34 AM
I love this one! We choose joy and we choose to tuck away joyful moments to warm us when life gets rough.
Gasun Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 5:53 PM
A great inspirational song and poem this is my very dear friend Andrea. I love it sooo much. A winner for me. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck always! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora -SM reply pls. tysm
Mcdaid Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 2:15 PM
so very beautifully painted andrea warm excellent pen dear friend bless you
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