Monday, April 6, 2009

When I am old

This one is a question of reflection, and I have matched the picture with a poem I wrote many years ago. This is not my usual way but I do think they fit well together. What do you think? I could write another and we could compare the two approaches. The picture is not one of mine but comes from a great website that shares pictures for use with its members. Let me know if you want their url


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When I am old will I be remembered
For who I was
Who they thought I was
Or who I wished I could be

Will my words have had such power
To have made people smile
Or will they not have been
What I always wanted them to be

Will they recall that I loved life dearly
For all that it is,
That I knew it was continuous
And always there to challenge me

Will my words reflect the depth of my heart
The love that I held
For my family and friends
And all the things that touched me

When I am old will they remember I tried
To always be fair
In all that I said and did
And that I let people live life free

Will my words be known to share my thoughts
On life’s vast richness
And it’s many great joys
That allows us all to remain free

Will I go down as one who made an effort
To enrich the lives
Of all those around me
And to live life as it was meant to be

When I am old will I be remembered
For who I was
Who they thought I was
Or who I wished I could be

© Bernard J Rossi

6 comments:

  1. Bernard, I just adore your poems and this one is no exception. It's so moving!

    Thank you for your kind words on my blog. I am so grateful and awed at the whole thing, I hardly know whether to laugh or cry - so I've been doing a bit of both.

    Pamela

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  2. Thanks Pamela, this is one of my favourite poems I have to say, which is why I used it.

    I can understand you doing a bit of both but I hope its a lot of laughing and justa little of the crying!

    BJR

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  3. Bernard, your poem is a beautiful reflection, and one that gives others the reflection as well! Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Thanks Beth, writing poems like this helps the soul but I also hope it encourages others to take time to think and reflect.

    BJR

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  5. Thank you for the hearty verses. Your poetry looks like a mirror and thus the words have just magical power.

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  6. Thank you Tomas, I am glad you enjoy them and I hope to see you here again. I have some very interesting work to post over the next few months.

    BJR

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