I Recall.. Poem by Theodora (Theo) Onken

Today, i recall you all...
Across the winds born of yesterday;
Over moments spent in growth and - love...
You, a breath-taking memory of my youth;

What are you all, but the heartbeat of my childhood?
When days lingered, it seemed, longer than forever-
When the Seattle rains caressed our nubile skin...
And the not too frequent sunlight graced our summering shoulders;

You are the 'Rose Garden' of my growing years
And the fragrance of joy misting itself through Washington State air.
The play times of hide and seek and tag; Of Christmas and Easter & it's Easter Egg hunts embellished with recollections of sheer joy;

Today, i recall all of you...
In truth, you never left my heart or mind, ever! !
As friends, God parents, and Blessed Gifts- -
Who disappeared off of my horizons way too soon;


You are as engraved heart prints- -
Who left their most precious marks
Upon times-all too fleeting moments...
Moments cherished, yesterday, today and forever;

Yes, today, i recall you all! !


Revised: July 6,2012


By: Theodora Onken





Dedicated to: Vin & Eselene, Joyce, Gary, Jimmy, Ricky and Donnie Storms
Their children and their children...Most especially my God Son -Jon Storms...
Also to: Rod, Karen and Fred, Gen and Fred Weston, The Hollingers,
The Keys, The Pinto's (Winona, Benny & Sharon) , The Simpsons, The McIvers, The Strons,
The Lutje's (Pam, Frankie, Alberta) , The Spang's and The Whalen's