Reflections in the window
of the early morning sun
streaks of silver hair glow
another day has begun
Two chairs sit together
with hands clasped beside
another day is a treasure
God lovingly does provide
Youth has passed them by
youth was oh so sweet
as the oak tree facing the sky
from their window seat
A parent's bond is strong
father, mother and friend
the children are now grown
voices still linger in the wind
Loneliness may surround them
each day together they pray
the sunshine never grows dim
even upon a cloudy day
There's no regret or blame
when death comes to call
one heart they'll remain
in heaven standing tall
Reflections in the window
two empty chairs are there
sunshine from heaven's halo
streaks across silver hair
Susie Swanson, 2012
Hope everyone has a great week and stays cool..The Temps have really heated up here the last few days..We are in the 90's everyday...I think Summer has finally made it's way to our little neck of the woods..I can't say as I ever remember summers being this hot when I was young...It may have been and just didn't pay any attention , while out doing what kids loved to do..Building Playhouses, Playing in the Creek, Climbing Trees, Swinging on Grapevines, Picking Blackberries, (not my favorite due to the chiggers) but sure did love to eat them and those fresh Blackberry Cobblers were the best. Could hardly wait until suppertime with all those fresh garden veggies on the table and Blackberry Cobbler...Those were the good old days for sure.. I just wish the kids today could enjoy the simple pleasures we enjoyed ... Times have sure changed and they have to many things to keep them otherwise occupied ..I'm sure all of you have your own memories as well.. Blessings, Susie
This is one of the beautiful reflections, forcing me to contemplate over all the amazing resources, all the precious bondings blessed upon us.
ReplyDeleteThis is yet another wonderful piece by you.
I am sorry I was away for a while. Hope to read such intense work again now!
Awww, thank you so much Monika, and welcome back, I've missed you and your beautiful poetry..
DeleteSusie, your writings truly move me ... this is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou need to have all your writing sin a book, my friend.
TTFN ~
Have a beautiful day ~
Marydon
Thank you Marydon, that means alot to me..Hopefully in the near future, another one possibly..
DeleteThis is a beautiful and peaceful reflection on passing. I get such peace each time I make a visit to your page and your words.
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for an award. I want others to know about your work.
http://susiessentences.blogspot.com/2012/06/sisterhood-award.html
Thanks Susie, that is an honor..I feel the same way about your posts..They are so inspiring and peaceful..Thank you for the award , I am honored to accept it..
DeleteGood poem; good prose.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gorges..
DeleteVery nice poem, Susie. I do have a lot of sweet memories from childhood and simpler times like you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy, glad you can relate..Those were the good old days
DeleteExcellent poem Susie, as always it's a pleasure to visit.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thank you Yvonne and it's a pleasure to read your comments..
DeleteThis is a good one Susie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kenneth.
DeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteI like this poem very much. It reminds me of my grandparents. You've done a great job with this poem. You have a lot of precious memories of your childhood. Last week Mom and I picked some blackberries. It looks like we'll have plenty of them this year. Yes, it's very hot. I hope you stay cool. Enjoyed this poem very much.
Thank you Brenda, I'm sure you do as well..Those Blackberries are really getting ripe and delicious..I've been picking some too..
DeleteSusie-the poem is just amazing I think its one of my favorites you've shared.
ReplyDelete(I agree its hot! And seems to be getting hotter!)
tipper
Thank you Tipper that means alot to me, glad you liked it..
DeleteWhat a beautiful poem, Susie. I have two sets of grandparents who would fit into this very well. I still miss them. And yes, we didn't notice the heat much either when we were kids, probably because nothing was air conditioned and we were just used to it. We weren't fat either because we were always outside running and playing!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we ever noticed the heat because we were to busy playing and kicking up our heels.. Glad you can relate to it, My grandparents were the inspiration for it as well as yours..Thank you so much.
Deletethis was a very tender poem Susie. I love hands..I wrote a poem about growing old gracefully and used a photo of hands too. My girls had that kind of childhood and as adults they still love to talk about the good old days. ~God Bless~ Lisa
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful , your girls will be able to pass it on..which is rae these days..I would love to read that poem..thank you so much.
DeleteThis is so special, Susie. How I would love to sit and just enjoy each others company. I believe people had more time to enjoy life before they had all the modern appliances that are supposed to save time. We have to work all the time to pay for them. lol
ReplyDeleteI remember sleeping on the front porch on pallets because it was so hot in the house. I was afraid a wild animal would come up the steps.
Oh I remember those days, it was the four legged kind we worried about and today it's so much different..thank you.
DeleteHi Susie! I loved this poem Susie, it is so beautiful and as Lisa said, very "tender". I also love Blackberry Cobbler! My Aunt Emma Jean used to make the best in our family. It sure brings back happy memories. Where I grew up in the city there were a lot of places where I could ride my bike. That is one of my happiest summer memories, just jumping on my red bicycle and riding through the neighborhoods! I also loved to read books in the summer and was glued to mysteries like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys! It has been very hot down our way too, but it mysteriously cooled down today. They say it is going to be 101 on Saturday! I have been feeling a little better the last few days. I got caught up on a lot of little things that were beginning to pile up and that makes me better too. I sure do appreciate all the sweet comments you leave for me Susie, hearing from you always brings a smile! Have a lovely evening and a good nights rest. With Love, Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Delisa, so happy to hear from you..Glad you're feeling better..You stay cool in the heat..We are expecting really high temps this weekend..Take care.
DeleteHello Susie, I suppose all of us look back on life and reminisce on our child hood days. I see the picture in your poem well. Your parents on that swing seat..and even when they are not there, you will picture them in your mind. xxx
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Thank you Crystal..
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