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About this poem…
I enjoyed writing it a great deal. But actually I feel sometimes like someone is guiding my thoughts . It’s a new way to go in any case. A new direction for this blog.
Davidlind and me.
This one is about the trip Beth and I took to Boston this summer. We went on a boat ride on the Charles River. And I could see the Boston University campus where I went to school along the shore. A LONG time ago. I was an English major then and enjoyed reading poetry. In 1972 I applied to take part in a seminar conducted by Anne Sexton who was teaching there at the time. Unfortunately she did not accept me into the group. And I went to hear Auden read some of his poetry at Boston College shortly before he died.
I should have made an appointment to see Ms. Sexton and talk to her about my desire to be in her class. At the very least it would have been a great if brief experience and something to remember always.
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In my youth I wandered here
Or went from door to door
And pleaded, begged and lost my heart
To someone who was bored.
It never seemed to matter much
The things we tried to do.
We came and went and learned about
True loves that were not true.
And now I glide upon the wake
And laugh about those days.
I see my ghost upon the shore
And raise a hearty wave.
“Prepare my son for what will come
Forget about the morn.
Someday true love will follow you
And children will be born.”
“Have no fear about your days
Sleep soundly through the night.
Be a man and fear no woe
Seek beauty in the light.”
“Try to watch how others feel
And listen, think and grow.
Be a gentle man always
And plan where you should go.”
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The river ever softly flowed
He turned and walked away.
But I could see he smiled awhile
Into the fading day. As though
He heard a voice inside and saw
A silver path. That led one day
From his hard way into my heart
At last.
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Here are some more photos from our day trip to Boston
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Beautiful poem David, I love it!
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I love your poetry David, and I really like the way you include your pictures at the end. Great job, keep up the good work!
Thanks, Rahul. I’m happy you enjoy it.
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A nice sensitive poem David
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A Beautiful Work For Modern Times, So Saddeningly, But Peacefully True, I Couldn’t Agree With You Less! Loved Your Poem! You Have Probably Caught The Essence Of Living Our Lives In This Poem! The Way That It Has To Be! Just Loved It!
Thank you so much Amul.
Such poignant writing. It brought tears to my eyes. I felt as if I was you feeling this, probably because I am remembering the times in my own life when I have reflected in this exact same way. I still do. When I have done so, I’ve often thought (while relfecting) how could I ever explain to someone what I am feeling right now. It always felt like such a deeply intimate and ethereal moment, almost otherworldly, out of time and place as if all of the times of my life were happening in the one moment. I am very moved by your ability to express this so beautifully.
I am so happy you enjoyed it. But where did the photo go? All the buildings have disappeared lol!
Time to rebuild.