As a Matter of Fact

tis absolutely true I tell ya ..

As a Matter of Fact

 

The funny thing is it’s

a matter of fact

I just can’t remember

a single event

  

  that I’ve ever forgot ..

Including

names, dates, places,

  

  faces and people ..

not to mention, so many

  

  other things lost ..

Reviews

[Dianne S Penfold]

This poem is a little depressing, honestly, because it hits home for me. I am still young, yet I can't seem to remember things I feel like I should be able to. Its beautiful put. Short and bitter sweet. I like the last, so many other things lost. I often wonder what lost memories are floating around in my head too.

[Neville]

thank you both kindly and true my young friend ..

[Dr. YumnaKay]

That's a blessing, I'd say. For most of us, our brains have become a trash can of memories lol

Good to read you again, Neville. :))

[Neville]

welcome back dear friend .. I had thought thou had forsaken me .. and thank you so much for stopping by .. Neville

[Dr. YumnaKay]

:D that won't happen. But I saw your profile closed a while ago. And see, you're back too ;)

[Neville]

... N is :) ing ..

[John the Baptist]

Well now, let's look at the upside of this situation. I just can't forget everything I've ever remembered, including being told to bugger off by women, my drill sergeant telling me if I had brains I'd be dangerous and anything said by Donald Trump.

[Neville]

makes perfect sense to me .. and thanks for the chuckle :)

[Vol]

Neville!
Ha! I lost my short-term memory back in the sixties... I think I left it with my stash in a boot under Joan's bed. I never hear from it when I need to, but those random pricks can be vivid, and a lot of fun.
Vol

[Neville]

go on, make me smile sir .. & thanks for stopping by :)

[Light and ashes]

Ok, Alice, when did you fall down the rabbit hole???......
Lol

[Neville]

some of us don't wait to fall .. we jump first

[Light and ashes]

Ah, I see..lol

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've been told I have a memory like an elephant, which interpreted means to be able to remember things easily and for a long period of time. I have no idea how an elephant fits into that equation, though! However, I can name all my elementary school teachers, plus my principal, gym teacher, and music teacher, and even what I had for dinner on the third sunday of last month. Lol, ok, maybe I'm not THAT good, but I think you get my drift! Can I call you "Grandpop" yet?

[Neville]

I do get your drift Kelly .. thanks for remembering that an event is imminent .. not yet but she is due any day now .. I swear I shall let you know personally, if you catch mine ... Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

Aww, thank you! I am so happy for you!

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your words are intriguing and thought-provoking. The way you explore the mysteries of memory and forgetting is both insightful and poetic. Your use of repetition and rhythm is particularly effective, and it helps to create a sense of wonder and introspection in the reader. I think that your writing is a testament to the power of the mind to inspire and challenge us.

[Neville]

you are far too generous by half kind poet & literary friend .. and I thank you for it .. Neville

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support. I'm always looking for new poems and literary works to read.

[Stella Armour]

Been sat here , trying to fathom that out Nev...
other
Mmmm yes, well maybe your memory needs some thoughts ...... something that was a bit more stimulating ..

[Neville]

that'll do nicely ..