Silver Strands

Silver Strands

 

Aged hands folded in prayer,

sitting in her rocking chair.

A lifetime of knowledge

contained inside a pledge

to show care.

 

Her memories still intact,

she takes a look back.

She smiles as she recalls

her life… the highs and the falls.

Silver strands flowing without lack.

 

They formed her life--
the memories she now holds tight.

Inside her heart

they have a part.

Memories in black and white.

In and out it ties,

in and out… in perfect rhyme.

Tucked and wrapped,

as her hands fold in her lap…

silver strands bond her memories for all time.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

July 8, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy the poetry dear Melinda.
"In and out it ties,
in and out… in perfect rhyme.
Tucked and wrapped,"
The above lines were my favorite. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

as her hands fold in her lap…

silver strands bond her memories for all time.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading my poem. God bless.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[ABDUL WAHAB]

Nicely written. The poem exhibit the grace of old age and sweet memories one carries.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful review.

[Chris Shaw]

These lines to me speak of an old lady who has dedicated her life to the service of others. A true carer. I pictured her in her rocking chair with folded hands and wished her contentment and peace for the remainder of her days. She has surely earned it. Lovely narrative here Melinda.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful review.

[ABDUL WAHAB]

You are welcome .