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bent memories
by Charlie Morgani missed yesterday; didn't show-up.
i was on rewind the whole week-end.
retraced some old fishing jaunts;
an old lover's wet, sloppy-good kiss;
saw a drunk lawyer, or a lawyer, drunk;
frowns that were permanent markers
of the dad's success, none of theirs.
photos of kids; now either fat or dead.
black and white photos ruled the projected
images of a family's wreast of business.
hidden secrets in a 92 yr. old mind;
awash with age, wisdom and unfulfillment.
family business stolen by a an artful dodger;
a younger brother hid his guile and the pea.
people bring short memories, talk of long ago.
07/27/2010 Posted on 07/27/2010
Copyright © 2026 Charlie Morgan
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Colleen Sperry on 07/27/10 at 07:50 PM great title for this write |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 07/27/10 at 08:21 PM We do make of memories what we will don't we! Good write Charlie. |
| Posted by Olivia Martin on 07/28/10 at 12:54 AM Charlie, I can't even begin to tell you how much I've missed your words. I've seemed to fall off the "pathetic" bandwagon, but your piece rekindled my connection to this place.
A wonderful sentiment, sad but true. Thank you for sharing. |
| Posted by Morgan D Hafele on 07/28/10 at 02:16 PM i'll be visiting my own lane of memories soon i think. going back home in a couple of weeks. as always, great write! |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 07/29/10 at 02:06 AM Time fragments shutter snapped in the mind and provided in quick succession to the reader. The effect gives the reader the feeling of falling into each stanza reaching for the image and treasuring it as an anchor to wisdom. Thanks for sharing. |
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