“Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it
becomes a memory.” ~ Dr. Seuss
Ink has been my anthem
And paper is the hands that hold the dead flowers I long to
save.
The years have moved on as fast as a child at play,
but my heart looks back in slow motion the way a teenager
heads to chores.
Yesterday held something priceless; a treasure that cannot
be replaced like coins in a purse.
Each soul that spoke to my heart comes with me poised and
lovely into tomorrow.
We speak of older times; the memory of birth and dying.
The conversations long since closed are re-opened like boxes
after the big move.
I pull them out one by one and re-hear your voice within my
heart.
Soft like a silk sheet I wrap myself in the thought of you,
and sorrow both comforts and hurts at the same time.
When I was a child, I sang to ease those pains.
Belting the same tunes like a mockingbird in October.
Voices carry and music lifts us to places our feet can no
longer take us.
That is why I write poetry and that is why I sing.
Linking with Shay's Word Garden Word List where this week the featured writer is my lovely friend Susie! Thank you Shay for another wonderful word list!!
Also linking with the Muse.
I'll tell you a secret: I love to sing too, though I am not a good singer! In fact I am annoyed that my next door neighbor seems not to be working anymore cos now he is there all the time, ten feet away from the room where my most-used stereo is! I know, I'm wicked and selfish. And poetry, well, you know i get that. I cannot imagine life without either. So glad you joined in at the List, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear you sing Shay! I am sure you are better than you say! I say sing all you want. Your neighbor will probably enjoy it my friend!
DeleteCarrie, I resonate with this poem so much. I sang all my life - by the hour, as a teen - my mother was so patient. It was an outlet for my pain. I love "I re-hear your voice within my heart" and "Ink has been my anthem." Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry! I know we had discussed that before from another poem I wrote about singing. It is a wonderful outlet for pain. I am glad that you survived those days and your inner voice writes poetry for us to read. You have a beautiful talent my friend!
DeleteThe similes in this make the poem both deep and resonating with the commonalities of our lives. When we stop singing and dancing I think we lose touch with the important parts of living. I love this, Carrie, especially the line about sorrow. Lovely writing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joy! Your comments always make my day! You are so right about singing and dancing being an important part of our lives. I so enjoyed your amazing poem as well my friend!
DeleteA delightful poem with an ending that I, and many others I'm sure can relate to.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Keith! Glad you are here!
DeleteCarrie, this is gorgeous poetry! Music has always been a huge part of my existence ... yours as well. Making you a really special lady.
ReplyDeleteAwww Helen you just made my day and my eyes tear up but with happy tears! I know music is a big part of your life as well. Thank you for your lovely comment my sweet friend!
DeleteThank you so much my friend! I am delighted you are here at the Muse this week. I am sure you can sing better than you think. We are always our own worst critic.
ReplyDeleteThese two must haves; life and death shake hands in your poem today.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Carrie.
much🧡love
Thank you dear Gillena. I hope that you have a wonderful week!
DeleteLovely and heartbreaking! Remembering is a pulse of its own.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend, and I love what you said, remembering is a pulse of its own. You should write a poem with that line Chrissa!
DeleteYou got me by the poetic heartstrings with that first line, Carrie: "Ink has been my anthem." Sing loud and strong, my friend, and write to give us all a glimpse of your overflowing heart, that binds and strengthens your own and others.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely comment Dora! You are so sweet!
Delete"Ink has been my anthem" - perfect opening line. Great working of both the word list and the images! (I helped me that "crow" was on both of them, LOL!)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Qbit, and yes I was thinking of the words when I selected some images.
DeleteVoices carry and music lifts us to places our feet can no longer take us.
ReplyDelete"That is why I write poetry and that is why I sing" write and sing on my friend and I will too....
I will my friend, and I am glad that you will too! I love your beautiful poetry!
DeleteThis whole poem is breathtakingly beautiful, Carrie. Your depth of empathy always moves me and your images are surprising and accurate in the best way. Love these lines:
ReplyDelete"The conversations long since closed are re-opened like boxes after the big move."
"Soft like a silk sheet I wrap myself in the thought of you"
"Belting the same tunes like a mockingbird in October."
<3
Oh Carrie, this is so beautiful and hits me right where I am with our loss of Dawn. I can hear her singing as I read this. Your poem touched my heart in such a profound way...so sorry I am late with the response.
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