Chimes

(It has been years since an ice cream van ventured our way)

while we languished on our deck
in lazy evening sun
pink begonias and trailing ivy
spilling from hanging baskets
the blue bird of happiness hovered
above our heads
plastic with a light elastic bounce
suspended from a wooden beam

he makes me smile
he must have heard the musical notes
floating on warm air breeze
the sound of chimes
an ice cream van stirred
our tastebuds
caterpulting back in time
memories of mine
melting melting away
the cares of the day

up got Rob rushed to
the garden gate
can’t be late
our Beth in tow
five cones with chocolate flakes
keep it simple Andy once said
we’re a long time dead

i’m so happy i heard her say
little things make her day
and who am i to disagree

Reviews

[Laz K.]

"caterpulting" made me chuckle. there are some things in life that are universally loved: art, beauty, and ice cream. :)

[Chris Shaw]

You are a wise man Laz. Thanks for the visit and the smile. All the best. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[FlatDaddy]

Chris, it's been a while since we last visited, and this one is as good as any to pass some time with you, sharing such a fine memory we never once had together.
A fine look back at good times and laughter.
Thanks for bringing it all back in quiet splendid fashion!

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed the ice cream FD. It was short lived, we haven’t heard the chimes since lol. Hoping that van comes back again while we have fine weather. I owe you a visit, it’s been a while. Have a great day my friend.

Chris

[FlatDaddy]

Just for fun, I reread this piece and it still holds up well. Wish we could share a REAL cone, though. THAT would be yummy!

[Kady R.]

Hiiii Chris!!

Such a nostalgic poem I really enjoyed it. The imagery in the beginning was so beautiful it sounded like a wonderful scene and then the ice cream truck came by adding to it.

Something about food that causes memories to flood. That and smelling something from the past. Like during the fall the s'mores coffee!! Even though there are no ice crean trucks in this area at least there are flavored coffees during the seasons.

Thanks for sharing!!

--Kady

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kady. I think it was a one off. The ice cream van hasn’t been back since lol. Still, it was nostalgic and fun while it lasted. I appreciate your time and visit. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Kady R.]

Anytime Chris!! 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[Dave]

The rhymes that ring out in our memories. It is best to remember the happiest of them, yet the others, like it or not are there too. It's good to be reminded that the good far outweighs the bad. Nice put

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to have a visit from you Dave. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts. All good wishes to you and yours. Have a great day.

Chris

[Soren]

It is often the small things that reside in memories and give comfort to a person with a sense of being home. A lovely poem of such small comforts that make a day. Nicely done Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Soren for your kind words. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Soren]

You are most welcome Chris

[DIVYA]

Dear Chris,

Small joys indeed make for big momets! I loved this blissful poem. During summers in childhood, we'd sleep in our courtyards. The ice-cream vendors would make rounds and goodness how exciting that would be. I was reminded of those happy, innocent days. Thank you for sharing those lovely, chocolate cones!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear DIVYA for visiting my blast from the past. How lovely and unexpected it was to hear those chimes. Delicious ice cream and wonderful company with family. Have a beautiful day my friend.

Chris

[Matthew Daalling]

These are great lines. he must have heard the musical notes
floating on warm air breeze
the sound of chimes
an ice cream van stirred
our tastebuds. The way you tell the story is very refreshing. It was like I was on that deck there with you. Again a great read and thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Matthew. Pleased you enjoyed my blast from the past. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[butterfly]

I love ice cream and ice cream trucks! Yes its been awhile since I have been to an ice cream truck. This is a nice poem a nice ode to ice cream trucks and yesterday was National Ice cream day! Thanks for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks dear Butterfly for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. You are mist welcome and appreciated.

Chris