Thursday, June 6, 2013

I Remember

The prompt this week at Verse First is a free write with the words

 "I remember"

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I remember
As the rain splashes against the window and I gaze out across the greenfields
I thought I saw you standing there looking back at me

I wonder if you remember the time we cycled in the streets of Chichen Itza
The wind blowing through your hair as I sat in front and watched you
We were young and free and life was ours for the taking
We roamed the streets with carefree abandon
Life was simple and yet immensely kind
We had dreams in our hearts and a spring in our step
It mattered not what we did because we enjoyed each moment
And life itself was bliss

I remember a lifetime where we were masters of our entire destiny
We closed our eyes and with our thoughts created magnificent cities
With a wave of our hand we could manifest all we desired
We painted the streets of the universe and created worlds at will
Love and kindness were the only skills we knew
We were in worlds unimaginable and glorious
We were radiant and magnificent.

Where did these lifetimes go?
What became of those worlds?
Where do these thoughts come from? and why?
Did you plant them there as you watch me from somewhere?
Is there some reason behind what I imagine now?

The rain splashes against the window and I gaze out across the greenfields
I am reminded of a time

When we once danced under the rain
And floated little white paper boats in the puddles that formed
I watched you run under the sun and under a blanket of stars
I saw you joyfully gather up the yellow marigolds
And drop them lovingly into my open palms
I remember the joy in our hearts and the light in our eyes
And the awe and wonder with which we viewed our world
And not on a care in the world did we have.
Life was good.

I remember ... and I live again.


Is this myth or is this real? 
Did I live these lives and in these worlds?
Or did I imagine it all in my head?
It matters not, for through this to happiness I am led!


Linking to:
One Single Impression - Myth   
Poetry Pantry #153   
dVerse OpenLinkNight #100


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  1. Dr Genevive AngelaJune 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Very beautiful suzy, just loved these lines, took me back to my younger days of college life...

    We were young and free and life was ours for the taking .....It mattered not what we did because we enjoyed each moment.....And life itself was bliss.

    Thanks for sharing !

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    1. SuzyJune 6, 2013 at 11:38 PM

      Thanks Genevive. I loved those young and free days. Life was truly simple and easy back then.

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  2. Lisa A. WilliamsJune 6, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful Suzy!

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  3. MaryJune 6, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I do think that one good thing about memories is that they allow us to live experiences again. Your poem is an example of that.....as you share experiences that YOU remember. I think sometimes it is the simple things that create the strongest memories. Don't you agree? I enjoyed your reflective poem, Suzy.

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    1. SuzyJune 6, 2013 at 11:40 PM

      Thanks Mary. But I have no idea where these words came from. I actually surprised myself because these memories are not from this life. I love free writes - you never know where it takes you.

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  4. Afshan ShaikJune 6, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Aah the magic memories can do to us !
    LOVED it suzy :)

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    1. SuzyJune 6, 2013 at 11:41 PM

      Thanks Afshan - I loved these memories but they are from somewhere I don't know. Glad you liked it.

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  5. TCPCJune 6, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    One does get to live again in memories. I loved the vivid descriptions you have made here!

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    1. SuzyJune 7, 2013 at 11:58 PM

      Thanks Akila - I like to live the good ones again. Glad you liked my poem.

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  6. Bhavya NJune 7, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Lovely descriptions! Loved your poetry.. again! :)
    Bhavya
    http://ishithaa.com/

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  7. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    beautiful words and worlds
    revived by the vivid images

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 1:51 PM

      Thanks Leslie - yes I thought they were lovely worlds too.

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  8. JANUJune 7, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Lovely Suzy.

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  9. Sherry Blue SkyJune 7, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    What a gloriously happy and beautiful poem of remembrance, Suzy! I especially love "Life was simple and yet immensely kind." Just beautiful.

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

      Thanks Sherry - I think life is kind when we make it simple. It's when we complicate it that we make it difficult. I'm glad you felt the happiness - I did when I wrote it.

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  10. alan1704June 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Really beautiful poem, sad but with a lot of love and care. Made me sigh, in a good way.

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks Alan. They were loving times wherever they were.

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  11. Martha Jane OrlandoJune 7, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    "Come unto me as a child . . ."
    Running with you and rejoicing with you!
    Beautiful post, Suzy!

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks Martha. Glad you are running and rejoicing with me as I am with you. Thank you my lovely friend.

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  12. Kajal KapurJune 7, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    What a beautiful memory. .. great poetry.

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks Kajal - I wish I knew which worlds I have lived in.

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  13. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    You take the reader back to the days of carefree and lightness and that's a nice place to remember!

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks Robyn - so true, the carefree days are nice ones to remember.

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  14. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    This brings back old memories. It's great to be free.

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  15. Corinne RodriguesJune 8, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love how this free write flowed, Suzy. These lines are haunting: Did you plant them there as you watch me from somewhere?

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Thanks Corinne - this was almost like someone took a hold of my mind and hand as I typed. I am convinced someone planted these thoughts in my head while watching me from somewhere.

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  16. Harshad MehtaJune 8, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I this poem made me get lost in past for sometime! And I am happy I did!

    Thanks.

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    1. SuzyJune 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks Harshad. I'm glad it made you happy. I hoped it would do that to everyone.

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  17. Laurie KolpJune 9, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Lovely, Suzy!

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  18. PTJune 9, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    True...Suzy, we relive the past by remembering!

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    1. SuzyJune 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      Thanks PT - the trick is to relive the good memories.

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  19. Tarang SinhaJune 9, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Sweet memories and lovely imagery! Nice one Suzy!:)

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    1. SuzyJune 9, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Thanks Tarang. Memories like these are truly sweet. Glad you liked it.

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  20. anthonynorthJune 9, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Those memories are what keep us alive, whether exaggerated or not. Beautiful words.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      Thanks Anthony. I'm glad my free write brought out some nice memories.

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  21. Brian MillerJune 9, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    ah what a beautiful memory of dancing in the rain....that gave me a big smile....the dropping of the flowers in the palm..its delicate...yes live those again...smiles.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

      Thanks Brian. I love the flower part too.

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  22. CharleenJune 9, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    "Life was simple and yet immensely kind." I loved that line.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks Charleen. We all wish that life be kind. Simplicity makes life easier.

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  23. Kerry O'ConnorJune 10, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    I found your stream of consciousness approach to memory recall very effective in conveying the nostalgia and the sense of melancholy attached to a youth long gone.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks Kerry. Glad you found my free write effective. Thanks for dropping by.

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  24. Vandana SharmaJune 10, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    beautiful memories to cherish

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  25. PanchaliJune 10, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    aha..so beautiful!

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  26. Anand S UnniJune 10, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Beautiful Suzy. I really loved it. Especially the last line.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Thanks Anand. Yep, memories make us live again.

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  27. Sherry Blue SkyJune 10, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I loved this just as much the second time, kiddo!

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks Sherry. So sweet of you to visit and enjoy again.

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  28. parentforward.blogspot.comJune 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Nostalgic.

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  29. MargaretJune 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Almost makes me believe in past lifetimes. Well done. The nostalga and longing have a strong heartbeat in this poem.

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    1. SuzyJune 10, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks Margaret. I'm pretty convinced we live many lifetimes.

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  30. TruedessaJune 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Hello,

    You have a lovely blog and I have nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award if you wish to participate please visit my blog. Your poems are lovely and heartfelt.

    Peace...

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    1. SuzyJune 13, 2013 at 7:52 PM

      Thanks so much Truedessa. I am honoured.

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  31. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Sometimes our memories can be so evasive and at the same time so intense. Your use of repetition is very effective in this poem.

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    1. SuzyJune 13, 2013 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Live2write2day. Some memories are so vivid, it's like they happened yesterday.

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  32. kelvin s.m.June 13, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    ...acceptance is the budding form of happiness... ah, i'd like to think it that way... this is very beautiful & a most uplifting read i had today... thanks for sharing Suzy... smiles...

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    1. SuzyJune 13, 2013 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Kelvin. I'm glad you felt uplifted with my poetry - that's the best compliment one can get. Thank you.

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