The colors in the window
Colors in the window …
Often we’re identified by our habits those of
us who possess a wandering soul
though I knew in some way since a boy
that wandering would take this toll
For some reason a window always
attracts me to spend more and more time
staring across oceans or over mountains
reliving the memories in my mind
If when I get old and you find me there
by the window with a dreamy face
just know I’m going through the pages
arranging memories into the right place
I sit by my window now and paint on canvas
changing small details of the memories in my mind
oh I don’t worry about the details
as I recall they were all just fine
Even when I can’t remember and age creeps into
my line of sight
know that I have enjoyed wherever I wandered
and the colors in my window seem about right
~
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Ed, I love this poem and the perspective of remembering – “arranging memories into the right place” is a great defining phrase for this piece. Well done.
Thank you Phyllis , you’re always there to help us put our often jumbling of words into true meaning .
You are a great friend to us all !
Lovely and love the rhythm and rhyme here. Kind of dreamy. As the years go by memories come rushing in more and more. Just love the last verse.
A wonderful piece of writing here, Ed. The older we get the more precious the memories become. We all have different ways of sorting them into some semblance of order. I like your window gazing and using the frame to see and paint your memories.
Thank you Rasma , This whole thing came on in five minutes …….crazy huh how writing works !
This poem is definitely on my list of favorites of yours. Beautiful and lyrical and wise. Thank you Ed. Jamie
John , Thank you kind sir , You Know it ! Yes, age does wonderful things for our tranquility , no ?
Well Thank you Jamie ! I appreciate that greatly , you know how some things are quick ? It’s a great thing isn’t it .
Lovely piece Ed. That picture is beautiful too. I think sitting in front of that window would lend to remembering happiness. Excellent rhyming in this piece. Nice work