"R" Is For Reminiscing - August 18, 2011 - Alphabe Thursday

I don't know what's the reason,

Perhaps it's change that's in the air,

But I'm feeling somewhat nostaligic,

And a sense of loss is everywhere.

Life as I've always known it,

Soon will meet a rousing end,

And I cling to certain memories,

Remembered joys, a special friend.

I sift through a thousand photos,

Holding close good times I had,

Somehow, it helps diminish thoughts,

Of any memories that were bad.

I am busy packing boxes,

Sorting out my cherished things,

Each coveted treasure that I wrap,

With it, a memory brings.

I hear the laughter of my boys,

Tumbling about in play,

That any glassware survived at all,

Is a mystery to this day!

Soon, I fly away to India,

Six months away from home,

I'm excited about this adventure,

Yet I'll be fearful, as I roam.

As one approaches seventy,

And one's body squeaks and groans,

It's harder to meet the challenges,

And face the new unknowns.

I shall manage as I've always done,

Since travel''s been good to me,

I've found the world a special place,

If you treat all with dignity.

When, once again, I find a home,

I'll have new memories to share,

I hope I can become more my old self,

And not give up in despair!

Carmen Henesy

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