Memories That Remain

As I close my eyes and take a deep breath in,

I'm transported to a world that was once within,

A world of memories that flood my mind,

Of a time gone by, but forever enshrined.

Nostalgic memories that I hold so dear,

Of a childhood spent without any fear,

Of laughter, joy, and carefree days,

Of running wild in the sun's warm rays.

I remember the sound of my mother's voice,

The warmth of her embrace, my heart's only choice,

I remember my father's gentle smile,

The way he held my hand, mile after mile.

I remember the playgrounds and the games we played,

The sound of laughter and the fun we made,

I remember the friends who were always there,

Whose love and support was beyond compare.

I remember the first time I fell in love,

The rush of emotions, like wings of a dove,

I remember the moments we spent together,

The happiness we shared, the memories forever.

But as I open my eyes and look around,

I realize that time has slipped away, without a sound,

And though those memories will never fade,

The present demands my attention, the price to be paid.

Yet, I hold on to those nostalgic memories,

For they remind me of who I am and what I can be,

They give me strength to face life's challenges anew,

And fill my heart with hope, as memories do.

So I'll close my eyes once more and take a deep breath in,

And travel back in time to those memories within,

And cherish those moments forevermore,

For they are a part of me, to my very core.