Remember Me

Uncle Ben

Remember me as I was then

not like you see me now

The laughing carefree way I stood

too towered and taught to bow

 

The happy young man you once knew

who's eye's were clear and bright

Played together each day in the sun

danced alone in the soft moonlight

 

Rather you see what I was then

than what I have become today

A warm heart who loved you so

with the strength of fire to play

 

When April swells the marshes

the red winged birds will know

To pipe these two words lightly

to all the winds that blow

 

The trembling stars of the night

once bold bright shining too

Turn their heads from me now

as I do now from you

Author's Note

Wondering how Ben would wish to be remembered?

Reviews

[Priscilla Sayers]

YOU will be remember to all that cherish you. To all those whose lives you've touched and all who have reached out to you. To remember you would bring us all joy as reflecting on who you have been to each of us your light will remain as bright as it has always been... No matter when we met you, no matter how long we've known you, the soul of you remains as pure as goodness gets. No matter what mistakes have ever led you astray, those were lessons, the growth, instilling the very goodness in the Man you are today.
Your words are strong with emotion and hope as you express the hope of how you wish to be remembered. As always such a soothing flow. Another great poem Tate!
You know I had to add my 2 cents. lol

[Tate Morgan]

That is a beautiful Review

[Ecros Lathes]

It is a very nice way to be remembered.

[Nyida Strong]

Sounds hauntingly familiar. I too remember the happy days of youth and how they feel so far from who I am now. Wonderful write.

[dearly beloved]

This made me really sad, even though it is so short. Usually it takes more words to squeeze emotion in, but this defied that.

[la Abeja]

My favorite lines are

Rather you see what I was then
than what I have become today

Again, beautiful piece!

[Wolfe Greytome]

In an archive of amazing writes, this piece stands alone.

[Manda]

awww i loved this! very nice write

[Lilly]

This is very beautiful. You have conveyed your thoughts well - I love the second stanza.

[Jacqueline Lopez]

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL POEM AND NOW YOU HAVE ME LISTENING TO THE BEATLES. I LOVE THE WAY YOU CAPTURE LIFE AND MEMORIES IN YOUR POEMS, JUST BEAUTIFUL.