All the Other Reasons Why

memories of someone very special

art ~ steve hanks

 

 

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The summer breeze was always a little warmer

on the top step of Grandma’s porch

where two little girls, blue eyed and tow headed

dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles

(a bit sticky from the blackberries that were supposed to be for Grandma’s pie)

were positive they could touch the clouds

 

given a running jump and of course a breezy afternoon

 

And years later,

the step is just as creaky

the breeze is just as warm

and although we never did touch the clouds

(not together anyway)

you got to fly

on a new pair of wings

 

While mine are tucked safely away in a special place

with maryjanes and breezy afternoons and grandma’s blackberry pie

and all the other reasons why I love summer...

 

because you loved it too

~~~

Reviews

[redzone]

you know Julie, I think I can see thes " little girls, blue eyed and tow headed
dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles (even feel the stickiness), jumping and yes, even touching those clouds... you may have eaten the berries, but I waited for the pie!!!! (I left you some though)... sometimes I think, "so many memories, so little time... but then realize sometimes its all you have... thanks for sharing Julie and ..er... can I have more pie... please... ;o) ~~redzone

[MsJewel]

Curt, Your wonderful comments always leave me with a smile. Thanks so much. :) Julie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'All the other reasons why'
Ms.Jewel,
Your experience and its description just sent a feeling of warmth and sadness into this heart. Times which were real and still are reall within do not really ever go away. Loved the mention of wings. Dreams need wings. Sitting in the warmth in a place of nurture..beautiful.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Laura Harrison]

A lovely poem of reminiscence, I enjoyed reading it :)

[MsJewel]

Thanks again! :) Julie

[Michael G. Smith]

Now is this from a real life memories because it sounds like befitting tribute.

[TL Boehm]

this one put such a lump in my throat - for all the right reasons I suppose. What really touched me was the blackberries. Such a simple thing can become so profound when seen through the veneer of child hood memories. Well done.

[MsJewel]

Blackberries always remind me of my grandmother - such wonderful memories. I suppose it is those simple things we remember most as time goes on. Thanks again for your wonderful comment. :) Julie

[00000000000000000000000..]

You got to fly on a new pair of wings :) sounds like a memory poem :)

[Trace]

The way you bring back the memories of your childhood are so personal and heartwarming, even in loss, there is beauty in your poetry. Very nice. Trace

[Me]

Love this Julie, wonderful memories, beautiful imagery :) x

[MsJewel]

Thanks again Raven. :) Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

This resides within a special place...where I keep memories of childhood days, and playing hopscotch. Endearing sentiment, Julie...simply beautiful!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Kelly. I appreciate your very kind comment. I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. :) Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

This resides within a special place...where I keep memories of childhood days, and playing hopscotch. Endearing sentiment, Julie...simply beautiful!