Memories Poem by Carol Fleming Klein

Over the years I have written poetry for many reasons. Most often it has been the expression of my own experience and feelings, or that of others, as I stepped briefly into their shoes.

I have also written 'on-demand' poetry on some occasions; as a result of a high school teacher's joking suggestion, a therapist's assignment, a Valentine Banquet limerick challenge, a few personalized birthday, Valentine's or Christmas messages.

For this poem, I sat down with a question in mind, 'Can I write verse for a greeting card? ' This was the result. That being said, however, this verse is full of nostalgia, as it takes me back to real glimpses from my college years. I had been in a long distance relationship for a number of years and that was fresh in my mind as I wrote.