The Seasons
We emerged from the barrenness of our winter
Into the Spring of us.
The sap rose in our veins
Setting our brains aflame.
The whole world glowed
In the warmth of our togetherness.
We danced as one
In the soft light,
To the warm breeze of the season.
Each touch electricity,
Each moment a new experience.
For the whole world danced with us.
The sun shone for us.
The entire world was renewed.
As Spring turned to Summer,
The glow deepened,
The dance slowed,
But was more graceful.
The electricity no longer shocked.
For we had discovered all there was,
Immersed ourselves
And become accustomed to the magic.
Our brains were no longer burning,
But were pleasantly warm,
And the dance followed a gentler pace.
Now in the Autumn of us,
We move sedately
Around each other.
Still dancing, but with routine steps,
Paced and well-rehearsed.
There are no surprises
But we smile a lot
As we reminisce
On the tempestuous fire
Of the Springtime
Stored safely,
Shared,
Within us both
And still bask within its warmth.
Opher – 12.10.2020
Sometimes it is good to reflect back and remember. We cannot always be at the mountain top, with its spectacular views. We cannot always be dancing madly to a ferocious beat. We cannot always feel the cauldron of craziness that consumed us.
But we can still remember it and bask in its glow.
Change is the essence of life.
It has changed but ‘us’ persists.
Sometimes it is good to reflect back and remember. We cannot always be at the mountain top, with its spectacular views. We cannot always be dancing madly to a ferocious beat. We cannot always feel the cauldron of craziness that consumed us.
True !
So true. Thanks for commenting.
Lovely, Opher.
Thank you Jennie.
You’re welcome, Opher.
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Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la…
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I’d see you in the tavern
We’d smile at one another and we’d say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la…
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la…
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we’re older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la…
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Are you a big fan of Mary Hopkins, Moshe?
Who isn’t? Alas like Don McLean’s American Pie, she did not write any other song that came close to her masterpiece.
She had a nice voice and Paul McCartney to help her.
Which Paul, the one before he died or the replacement? LOL
That would be the one before he died – given the timing.