Warmly Haunted

As you go out into the world, expect company...

In your Tomorrow dwelling

live phantom recollections

They’ll someday whisper endlessly,

these spectral reflections

 

Have no fear, they mean no harm;

you are their only host

It’s just Today, and all before ~

your memories, your ghost

 

As time moves on, you’ll understand

this haunting is a gift

That takes you warmly by the heart

so you’ll not go adrift. 

Author's Note

I wrote this for my niece, who is graduating from high school this week.

Reviews

[Damien Thibodeaux]

What a lovely gift for your niece, loving advice on cherishing the memories you make. This is another wonderfully crafted poem, my friend. Your metaphoric vehicle, for this one, is after my own heart. I wish I had written this. You are such a talent.

[Rita L. Sev]

Damien, your words humble me - thank you so much. I knew the ghostly images would be right up your alley!

[Ravyne Hawke]

beautiful sentiment.. wonderful reminder. I am sure she will understand and realize the gifts.. great job

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you Lori - I hope that she does.

[chicagogirlonce]

I like this and can relate as I often feel slightly haunted by gentle spirits in my old old house...since your neice is graduating,it also evokes a feeling of the changes that the years bring-that one can be haunted by time,also

[Rita L. Sev]

Haunted by time, by memories both good and bad - and that there are lessons in the haunting... Thanks, Girl - I'm glad you liked this (even with the rhyme) ;)

[chicagogirlonce]

ha---not against rhyme if it's good rhyme-only against the ones that are mundane and dull-like rhyming true with blue,or people who use the same sound over and over,like maw and yaw-makes my ears bleed.lol
I like what you said about lessons in the haunting in your reply--it made me think about what kind of lessons I am meant to be learning from the gentle spirits in my house--must ponder that a bit longer---thank you.

[Pax]

a great advice.... I'm sure she's appreciate the depths of its content(congrats to her)... memories indeed maybe haunting but fearing it is a choice like every fear is a choice... so this poem is an eye opener... great job!

[Rita L. Sev]

I wanted to give her some solid wisdom to cling to later on... Thanks, Pax!

[B-poet]

This is quite unique. I liked how you added a touch of dreary speculation in terms of a spiritual nature here. An excellent write and a riveting read. Nice work. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Bpoet! Memories can be dreary - and difficult - and wonderful... and they do haunt us...

[Angi]

This is perfect, Rita. My son graduated and I want him to know the same things. Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angi!

[Dhaye]

Nice poem for your niece, Rita. Congratulations to her. I know this poem will always be a reminder to her that warm memories are gift to test and train her strength...so that when she get out from her small world into a bigger one, she will go to the right direction.

Amazing piece from a loving aunt!

[Rita L. Sev]

That is my hope - that her family has provided her with memories that will serve her well in the big world around her. Thank you, Dhaye!

[Dhaye]

You're welcome, Rita. :)

[Kristin Lee]

How true that warm memories haunt us when we least expect it. What a great way to capture that sentiment for your niece.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Kristin!

[QuietlyCrash]

Well first things first, congrats to your niece! Second things second, I really am in love with this poem. It tells a beautiful story of and is just so elegantly written that I almost teared up. Gorgeous! I'm positive your niece adored it.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks so much, Riley! I will be giving it to her tomorrow; I hope she likes it, and gets what I am trying to say! :)