The Bridges of Life
The Bridges of life …
We cross many bridges in our lives –
some bring us to happiness,
some to tears
and some we’ll never forget.
In my memories, I see
a tall bridge
with the shining sea
beneath it.
Often we pass these,
because of broken hearts.
When we need to find
a new start and leave the past behind.
Tears and fears which remind us of yesterday
but longing to forget it all.
Leaving bridges behind
which once brought me to you.
There are those most majestic,
that span mighty rivers.
Those that we can walk upon –
to dream and to reflect.
They make us remember,
things dear to us.
Most special are rainbow bridges
stretching across the skies,
once all the rains have dried.
Remembering many bridges
once left behind.
Only to regret
because the heart beats there still.
Wondering if there really was a time –
so simple then.
When crossing bridges
meant positive changes.
Can it be that there are bridges
which will never fade from memory?
Where beneath rivers flow
and old paths beckon.
Those that stretch across many miles
leaving behind a lot of smiles.
Many loves remain,
longing for our return.
Those that we remember
throughout our lives.
We’ve crossed perhaps in regret
and long to go back again.
Bridges which are best left in the past
but return in our dreams.
Of days long gone
but never forgotten.
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We cross so many bridges in life and you expressed the meanings so well, Rasma. Some day we will cross that final bridge and look back on a life of love and accomplishments. Lovely verse dear friend.
Thank you, Phyllis. This was particularly inspired by my big move from Latvia.
Rasma I enjoyed your poem and I loved how you closed with the perfect closing stanza. Well written. Jamie
Thank you, Jamie.
“The Bridges of Life” defines living absolutely. What a wonderful way to reflect living; growing and sharing. I am deeply touched and amazed with the thoughts Rasma came up with. It reveals her character within which is a rewarding gift from life. Thank you Rasma and keep up this wonderful skill you possess of saying it out so well. Sunil Kumar R, India
Thank you very much and I am glad you enjoyed this poem, Many blessings to you,