Memories

National Poetry Writing Month- Day 12
Today's poem was inspired by an article I read at http://www.musicandmemory.org 

Memories

What do I think? I can not tell
I try and try but always fail

Not things that I hold dear inside
Nor the things I wish to hide
So much to say, so much to share
Not knowing those who truly care

Searching for a familiar place
Frustration showing on my face
A date, a dance, a high school play

A kiss, a love, a wedding day
All now forgotten memories
Only revived by melodies

Music rejuvenates my soul

Briefly restoring it to whole

Recalling what was truly real

Cherishing how it made me feel

Comfort from a familiar friend

Praying the memories don’t end

Triggered Memories

Interesting article on memory research. I've always found it fascinating how memories are triggered ... an image of a flower, the smell of bread baking or honeysuckles growing, the familiar flavor of chocolate ice cream on a hot day, the sound of water flowing in a creek, the feel of a warm blanket. One of my favorite memories is of being at my grandparents place as a child. Wild blackberries grew everywhere. Now, every time I see or taste a blackberry it takes me back there. Do you have a favorite memory? What triggers that memory?


http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-memories-reside-specific-brain-cells.html