Love this poem—first time reading it. The first two paragraphs (stanzas?) stand out to me as we are currently realizing the severity of my dad’s cognitive decline. He can tell you about all of his accounts, interest rates, dog grooming schedule, etc - anything that is historical or routine. He is not remembering details of conversations from a few hours ago.
What a lovely poem! As I reflect on the abundance of memories in my heart and soul, I also feel blessed to know that the only thing I will leave with are the treasured, precious moments.
I am making some special memories at my niece’s wedding this afternoon and I will miss writing with you all!
Love that poem. I always remember less than others which is not ideal for a memoir writer. I always love hearing the stories of others, memories I totally forgot about. Who was that girl?
I only have 14 things to be doing right now including that all important exercising that I put off doing when I got up a 5:00 with so much that needed to be done. I am almost always thinking about a TO DO list of things and as I get older it gets much worse. I almost have a sense of urgency all the time thinking of what I can/should/want to do next. How about the books I want to read? How about the walk I want to take? How about just relaxing and waiting to see what comes my way…like the moon did this morning at 5:00 as a happy surprise. The moon lingered and I sat still and loved the view, the moonbeams and the reflection I saw even on my face.
How does this all fit with a fishing village prompt? I think it is the retire part and the no phones part that reminds me that I have sorta gotten to that place where I should be considering this time my fishing village time. When all the inconsequential is forgotten and lazy day things like fishing take up hours when I am not even counting, not even concerned about what next, not even thinking about how I look or whether I exercised this morning or took my vitamins.
Love this poem—first time reading it. The first two paragraphs (stanzas?) stand out to me as we are currently realizing the severity of my dad’s cognitive decline. He can tell you about all of his accounts, interest rates, dog grooming schedule, etc - anything that is historical or routine. He is not remembering details of conversations from a few hours ago.
That's a tender connection, Jen. Hope you get to write about it.
What a lovely poem! As I reflect on the abundance of memories in my heart and soul, I also feel blessed to know that the only thing I will leave with are the treasured, precious moments.
I am making some special memories at my niece’s wedding this afternoon and I will miss writing with you all!
JoAnne
Enjoy, JoAnne! See you next time!
Love that poem. I always remember less than others which is not ideal for a memoir writer. I always love hearing the stories of others, memories I totally forgot about. Who was that girl?
Remembering more would help with memoir, wouldn't it? Maybe we go deeper rather than wider...?
Love that phrase « fishing village time », thanks for sharing, Diann.
Good Morning -
An excerpt from where I went with this prompt:
I only have 14 things to be doing right now including that all important exercising that I put off doing when I got up a 5:00 with so much that needed to be done. I am almost always thinking about a TO DO list of things and as I get older it gets much worse. I almost have a sense of urgency all the time thinking of what I can/should/want to do next. How about the books I want to read? How about the walk I want to take? How about just relaxing and waiting to see what comes my way…like the moon did this morning at 5:00 as a happy surprise. The moon lingered and I sat still and loved the view, the moonbeams and the reflection I saw even on my face.
How does this all fit with a fishing village prompt? I think it is the retire part and the no phones part that reminds me that I have sorta gotten to that place where I should be considering this time my fishing village time. When all the inconsequential is forgotten and lazy day things like fishing take up hours when I am not even counting, not even concerned about what next, not even thinking about how I look or whether I exercised this morning or took my vitamins.
Have a wonderful day! Diann