Things Remembered, Things Forgotten
I can't remember the last time life made sense
But I can remember the last display of kindness from a friend
I can't recall the last certificate of achievement I earned
But I can tell you about the important life lessons I've learned
I could not list all of the tangible gifts I have received
But I can reflect on the times when I needed to believe
I've lost count of how many times I've fallen short of success
But I remember those who supported me through each test
Some things and people you never forget
And some memories dissipate with little regret
What we truly value lingers in the heart and mind
These are the things that stay with us for a lifetime
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11 Comments
Post a CommentWhat an eye opener. Very insightful I think everyone can relate to this poem. Thanks for sharing.
Great and very true.
Thank you for reading and commenting Saikat and Kat!
Wonderful and true.
Very nice poem, just wonderful.
Thank you Kim!!!
Incredibly insightful. Excellent!
To Jcorn, Cathie and Momie, I am humbled by your comments and thrilled that you enjoyed this poem.
This one is richer and more evocative each time I read it, thanks! I reread it many times :)
Fantastic poetry !!