Life's Autumnal Memories Poem by Joseph Anderson
Life's Autumnal Memories
A rustling breeze is stirring trees,
It hastens falling autumn leaves.
Here comes those stirring memories,
That lets the past unfold.
I yearn for them, from time to time.
They come to me, as if in mime
And flow together, like a rhyme,
A treasure to behold.
I sort the pleasant from the sad,
Discard the doleful, keep the glad;
Aware that many I have had
Are from a differing mold.
A pleasure can be had from this,
Much joy, contentment, even bliss;
I try, but seldom can resist
These treasures to behold-
This comfort for the old.
2003
I yearn for them, from time to time. They come to me, as if in mime And flow together, like a rhyme, Beautifully rhyming lines! Recollections of the past after sifting the sweet from the painful is a joy and an elation for anyone especially for those in the evening of life! A free flowing poem, marked by simplicity of diction and sweetness of feelings!
It is an amazing mystery the way this season can bring upon the heart such depth of feeling. Beautiful poem.
Very touching poem. Nature has a way of taking words into a mind and creating poems of meaning to our souls. Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn
I love your poem and how it rhymes, its a touching piece of work and its nice to read rhyme, thank you
I love you Joseph Anderson! I haven't been on this site for a while for various reasons, but when I do the first thing I read is this lovely poem, which filled my heart up!
i'm glad i waited 10 years, from the writing of this, to read it; it was worth the wait. loved it. so i guess old guys (and gals) can still be good for somethin'. thanks for sharing, finally! another oldie but goodie on ph is adeline foster. she also gets into the memories swing of things. i'm still a youngster (65) . :) added to MyPoemList.
A beautiful poem rendering the falling of leaves to memories past. Not all trees lose their foliage during the winter months but the majority of them do. The essence of youth is vitality and the flavor of old age is the joy of having lived. Be thankful. I have a poem titled Be Thankful please take a look when you have time. Really enjoyed your poem Joseph.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A very good poem Joseph. I like it.