MEMORIES a poem by E.C. Everett

 

MEMORIES

Seated by the fireside,

In memories sweet and dear,

Perceiving through the long ago,

Are thoughts I hold so dear.

 

Nor is it yet with fond regret,

I view the scenes of yester-year

For ‘round me now are photos of

The friends I hold so dear.

 

Inspired by scenes of outdoor life,

Good Nature played its part,

I took my camera as a lad,

And made my humble start.

 

After sixty years my dreams came true,

My! How time has gone,

My photos have kindly played their part,

Made friends and memories that warm my aging heart.

 

With hopeful thoughts I now present,

To posterity, I now hand down,

The “old-time” ways in photo style,

Of people, sports, events of life renown.

 

Only a few are left of those earlier days,

When no cars, radio, T.V., nor planes were here;

We travelled by wayfreight, canoe, or skiis,

When work was fun, and all our friends were near.

E.C.Everett  Nipigon Ontario