Yesteryear Memories

How often I would savor and reminisce
Dad’s voice calling me down through the years,	
As bonfire traced our shadow-dance 
My childhood whims glowing in his heart:

And somewhere, gentle moments beam...
When violin tunes lulled rituals of nights
My Grandpa’s hands trailing along winds;
For on his lap, my ribbons wove rhapsodies.

Through more snippets of lively scenes
Pillow fights whammed like  a torrent--
Two roguish brothers, tugging me
As we mapped stars with our small arms
Stretching palms to reach the clouds:

~ 
Till I remember all of them, when
Growing older as an adult ...
These men I love so,  are now gone
In quickening of dusk, they pour sweet- salt ~

Right through my bosom...where we all entwine.



It's The End Of The Forms Series
For Broken Wings' Contest   10/07/2017
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Deschler Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:31 PM
Yes, the memories will always remain with us in our hearts... I really liked the reflective and nostalgic quality of this poem. Very heartfelt and endearing... Good luck in the contest!
Grasso Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:51 AM
Just lovely, Nette. ...Fran
Hinshaw Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 1:29 PM
What wonderful memories in poetic form, nette well worthy of your win in the contest. I wasn't aware that your father passed. He served his country faithfully. I enjoyed your comments re Halloween Tricksters. Great to hear from you as always - Bob
Barden Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 12:20 AM
Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Nette ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
Roper Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Congratulations on your win, Nette. So loving thoughts . Hugs Eve ~`*
La France Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Nette, oh so sad and beautifully penned, very touching, congratulations on your win in my contest !
One Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Such beautiful lines Nette..
Smith Avatar
October 8, 2017 at 8:09 AM
The memories linger...wonderful poem nette
Sivey Avatar
October 8, 2017 at 5:43 AM
Such an entrancing write my friend, though a little sad at the end, fantastic memories of your father and brothers still intertwine within you! A very masterful poem here, one worthy of first place, I hope that Constance sees you piece as wonderful as I do! Your form is tremendous, Great Work!!
Parker Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 9:03 PM
I envy you poet, for I have no such memories having grown up in a dysfunctional family...I'm now the elder statesmen to my own children and are creating memories to which your poem speaks...good luck in the contest
Pandit Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Well written as always--a moving recall of past memories-best for a win, nette!
Vaso Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 8:39 PM
So sweet, you have expressed memories so well, hugs!
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