Memories from a turned page,
twirls around then disrupts change.
Holds tightly to what has been,
hesitates, does not begin.
Memories from a turned page,
keeps minds in a golden cage.
Dances to a yesterday,
blurs visions for better ways.
Memories from a turned page,
transports to a younger age.
Sing sad songs made of regrets,
echoes sorrowful duets.
Memories from a turned page,
can no longer rearrange.
Releases all captured dust,
so clear visions can adjust.
Memories from a turned page,
have no place center of stage.
Hopeful hands build tomorrow,
form clear paths light hearts follow.
Memories from a turned page,
should be burned, smudged with white sage.
Disappear along with time,
to fall off with every climb.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on October 25, 2021
Memories are quite powerful. This is lit.
Absolutely 💕
Yes. Great poem!
Thanks so much 💕
Some memories bring joy while others are not welcome at all.
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your repeating line is so lovely, Grace.
beautifully expressed.
“Memories from a turned page,
should be burned, smudged with white sage”
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Glad you enjoyed it, Destiny. Thank you 💕
most welcome 🤍🙏
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Beautiful Grace 💖
Thanks so much 💕
My pleasure Grace ❤️
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Memories light the corners of my mind…sorry Grace, I had my Barbra Streisand moment there. 🎶 Your poem is so nostalgic and beautifully orchestrated my dear. 😊✍🏼🤗
Thanks so much, Kym, and thanks for reminding me of that wonderful song that I love so much. “ the way we were”. Wonderful.💕
Oh girl, thanks for bringing out a most nostalgic moment in time that I frequently visit. You painted such a vivid picture with your words my dear. 🥰💖🤗
So nice to hear, my friend.💕🙏💕
This is a lovely and wholesome poem!😍❤
Thanks so much, Aaysid 💕
My pleasure, Grace.❤️
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Wonderful poem of memories Grace 👍🤝♥️
Thanks so much 💕
Outstanding!
Thanks a bunch 💕
A pleasure Grace. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, you too💕
Yes.
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Memories are always alive and young in mind and heart.
Beautiful verses, friend Grace.
Thanks so much, my friend 💕
Nicely knitted….
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Memories are always like that. I appreciate how you have described its various facets. Good one, Grace 👌💖
Thanks a bunch, KK💕
You’re welcome always 💞
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Beautifully expressed Grace 💞
Thanks, Angela💕
well written. they say a picture is worth a thousand words, but thats only if you summarize a memory, because each memory is a story that is worth more words
So very true. Thank you so much for sharing.💕
Memories shape who we are, connecting us to cherished times and lessons learned. Whether joyful or bittersweet. You always bring the best verses dearesr Grace ❤
So sweet of you, my friend. Thank you so much 💕
My pleasure 💕
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Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed that! Thank you 🙏
So nice to hear. Thanks so much 💕
Perhaps this is why we forget a lot of the bad stuff as we age. Let it go out with flow.
Yesss. Absolutely 💕
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Very well penned Grace, one of my favorites of yours.
Indeed memories can keep us in the past and it’s not a way to best live our life.
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Thank you so much, Marie. Absolutely 💕
This is thought provoking….
Thank you so much 💕
“Hopeful hands build tomorrow”…what a comfort this line is! 💞💞💞 There are many memories I’d like to see burned/gone/disappear….but without them, would I be who I am today?
Thanks so much, Dawn. I absolutely agree, lessons mold and shape us into who we are.💕