Over the years I have collected souvenirs And stowed them away To bring out and brighten another day. Shells from the seashore Collected one day at the beach As a suntan I thought to seek But much to my dismay I came home red and sore Wishing at home I had thought to stay. A thimble or spoon To remind me of the day I visited a state And hung in a frame on the wall So later the adventure I could recall. Postcards of beautiful scenes Depicting the locations I had seen And a greeting had thought to send But didn't take time to write That everything was alright At the places I had been. As I open the page of a book I take time to look At pressed flowers from a bouquet Sent to cheer me when I was sick Or a special occasion that had been Celebrating with family and friend. A program of an event... Graduation, concert or baptism... Personalized with sentiment Of the one from whom it came Brings a memory of love And joy I felt at the time. A stone lying upon the ground I slipped into my pocket to carry around And add to my collection So another time in my recollection I visit again the place the treasure I did find If only in my mind. A corsage I wore on my wrist The night we danced the twist At a special dance full of fun When our life together first begun Brings a smile to my face That time can never erase Because of love filling my heart That will never depart. How wonderful to open my treasure box of souvenirs collected over the years And wipe from my eye misty tears Of joy I feel for taking the time Saving reminders of happy memories Filling the life that is mine. ©Jane Ward Smith May 18, 2009 E-mail
Music: "I Remember" Composed By: Matthew J. Drollinger © Matthew J. Drollinger Used With Permission
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