Shades of memories
by Elouise
What will become of today
After the sun sets
And the moon moves on
To other nights
In other places
Will anyone remember
Or care what happened
Just now
When I laid eyes on you
And you on me
Shades of memories echo
From your eyes and face
Just beyond reach
Whispers calling to me
In the dark of dawn
A small poem for a large presence in my life. I’ll never forget the first day D’s eyes smiled at me. Just the way they do today. It was 1961. I was a sophomore in college; he was a junior. The quiet type, except for that sparkle in his eyes. I’d never had a man, or boy for that matter, smile at me with his eyes the way D did. To say I went all weak inside would be an understatement. Now, 58 years later, he still has the gift.
Happy Wednesday!
Elouiseโฅ
ยฉ Elouise Renich Fraser, 28 August 2019
Image found at creativelive.com
And now, others will know and remember that D’s eyes smile at you. The power of a poem.
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Thanks, Nancy. It was fun to write the poem. I think I grew up starving for smiles. ๐
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Such a lovely – truly delightful! – post. A poignant photograph which so well matches the poem; and such love therein. You are – you know – a gifted writer, poet, artist. Thank you. ๐ Xxx
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You’re welcome, Fran, and thank you for this kind comment. I found the photo after I wrote the poem–couldn’t believe it was out there waiting! ๐ Sort of like finding D out there, waiting for me to appear on his horizon. Hugs and XXX back to you.
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I’ve seen him look at you, Elouise. It is the look of delighted love, and it always makes me smile!
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Aww…that’s so nice to hear. Thank you, Debbie! ๐
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I agree with Fran. Your poem is beautiful.
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Thank you, Waldo. ๐
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Aw, this is beautiful.
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Hi, Herminia! Thanks for your comment. I hope all is well with you. ๐
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Iโm good. Doing better. Thank you. All the best!
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Elouise,
Just wanted to let you know that when I get an e-mail update from LordBeariOfBowโs daughter, I will put it in the comment section of his last WP post. So check back there once in awhile to see the latest.
Thank you so much!
Carolyn ๐
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Carolyn, This is a wonderful plan. Thanks so much for all you’ve done. I have to admit I miss your wonderful comments on LordBoB’s posts. ๐ฆ ๐
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You’re welcome! It’s my honor to keep everyone updated. LordBofB is such a wonderful friend to all of us! ๐
(((HUGS)))
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