Those Golden Days

Remembering a close encounter of the loving kind.

I watch as fallen leaves swirl

in pools of red,  auburn and gold

and my thoughts drift back

to another time

as tender memories unfold.

Those days of walking hand in hand

sitting by the fire and

scrolling in the sand.

Days made all the more precious

because I knew you couldn't stay

but love you I did

before you went away.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I love Eva Cassidy. The song 'Autumn Leaves'. A classic. I liked your words and thoughts. Life does move too quickly. Sometimes, all we have left is old faces and places remembered. Thank you Dara for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dara]

Your warm review just made my day. It is so nice to see you here. Yes, life does seem to go too quickly which make our memories all the more important.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. We need good memories.

[Gaurav]

That's so beautiful penned Dara. Your feelings towards love is fresh as the emergence of autumn flowers.

[Dara]

Thank you for your special review. It is wonderful to see you here. I am happy that I was able to convey my feelings so clearly.

[Levi Levin]

Great message Dara. I enjoyed this.

[Dara]

Many thanks Levi! Great to see you here.

[Samuel Dickens]

So beautiful yet sad. Your descriptions warm the heart.

[Dara]

Thank you Sam. Trying to hold onto those moments in time to stave off
that feeling of getting older 😊So nice too see your friendly face again.

[emmajoy]

Those words... so lovely, Dara.. words printed on your heart. Phrases gently, warmly placed they are; enough to re-awaken hidden emotions. As for Eva and the lyrics.. beautiful, so appropriate.

[Dara]

I have been keeping that song of Eva's in my head for so long, I decided I must write something to go with it and give it a nice place to rest. Plus, I have such special memories of an autumn not too long ago. So very nice to see you here and as always your thoughts bring a smile to my heart!

[emmajoy]

Autumn seems such a nostalgic time for people with hearts full of memories.. it's as if we re.examine what's been they, lay it to rest for.. yes, another time.

As for Eva.. her voice was and is such a crystal clear one.. beautiful.. and the song.. well, yes, was one of our little mum's favourites. So all that and your beautiful words, make it very special for me. Thank you.

[Dara]

Eva was such a beautiful talented singer and musician. A true artist who was sadly gone too soon. So happy you relate to her music as well.

[emmajoy]

For various reasons I certainly do.. yes. Thank you so much, Dara.

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh ! so beautiful, precious, romantic and real ....... oh my... my heart is so melancholy ..
well said ...its free but bound in a jazzy rhythm and rhyme ..so nice to see you around Dara! :) thanks for sharing
E.
ps. great song accompaniment ..very fine soothing hurt ;{

[Dara]

Hello my friend. It is wonderful to have you visit. I feel like I am getting very sentimental in my old age. Perhaps it is a good thing because those fond memories help keep us young at heart. Thank you for your very kind, uplifting words. Take care!

[Einstein Noodle]

yes they do..and thank you for your poem! :)