I Need to...
poem by:
Frank Hornby .
Written
on Mar 07, 2017
"I need to return to the days of my youth, fond memories I just have to hold. I really don't like facing the truth, I really don't like growing old. I need to go back every now, and then, to times sadly long gone, I need to hear the Beatles again, release another fab No1. I need to do one more daring "belly flop" across a Toxteth back entry wall, "Don't worry mum, I'm nearly six, honest I'm not going to fall." I really need to hear my lovely mums voice calling, "Frank come in for your dinner!" "No, I can't come in yet mum, not until I've scored the winner!" I need to hear my dad gently whisper, "goodnight, my precious little son," but I know that's not going to happen, because a dad...I've never had one. I need to play football again, to feel that ball at my once nimble feet, I need to run wild, and daft with my mates, playing crazy games again, out in the street. I need to see Vernon, and Young, scoring goals for the mighty blues! I need to "bunk in" at the Gwladys street end, because I hated waiting in queues. I need my loft full of pigeons, again watch them flying so free in the sky, What made them come back so faithfully to me? I've always wondered why? I need to see Mary, my girlfriend again, just to feel that strange tingle inside, because every time that we held each other close, our love we just couldn't hide. I need to go cross country running, through local woods called Radshaw Nook, oh, my head is spinning with fond memories, I'm sure that I could write a book. But wait, I need to just stop, and realise, that right now is the best time of my life, because I am blessed with my lovely family, and Mary my still beautiful wife."
Tags: happy, love, rhyme, wishful,
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Cecilia Crasto commented:
I'm so happy for you Frank because it all worked out so well and there's a lovely ending to your life story, some never get their "happy ever after"- beautiful.
Frank Hornby .
commented:
Thank you Cecilia for your lovely words....I'm glad you liked my poem, and whizzing through just a few highlights of my life....you lovely lady.....
Christopher Russon
commented:
Cracking poem Frank The last words to your story balanced your life out perfectly.
Frank Hornby .
commented:
Thanks for your kind comments to my poems Chris......those particular snippets of my life are so vivid in my mind, and I get so much pleasure quietly recalling them......I'm sure you do exactly the same......thanks again mate....
A previous user
commented on May 10, 2018 at 7:08pm
People think I''m crazy when I sit there humming "No Reply" haha. Reminiscence is good but time goes on for a reason and some things are left in the past ;)
Frank Hornby .
commented on May 13, 2018 at 9:04am
Hahaha...thanks for reading my poem...ðŸ‘ðŸ».....your day will surely come...when you will find it is a lovely feeling to...reminisce.....and bring the past back into the present......I hope your life is filled with happy memories.....thanks again.....
A previous user
commented on May 15, 2018 at 8:47am
My life is already filled with happy memories. "Those who forget the past are destined to repeat it". I tend to forget about the bad stuff. This is a problem haha. Thank you, Frank, May you smile upon your past too :)
Michael Wise
commented on May 15, 2018 at 12:32pm
Wonderful wistful stuff. I've written my share along these lines too. I love this. Nice to know I'm not the only one who would like to turn back time.
R.T. Aquinas
commented on May 18, 2018 at 3:55pm
Amazing Frank. I'm sure you're still young at heart and your poetry will keep you there.
Frank Hornby .
commented on May 19, 2018 at 4:51pm
Michael...Rhys....Thanks for your positive comments really appreciated from two top class poets....ðŸ‘ðŸ»
