Saturdays as a youth,
were so special to me,
it was the one day,
of the week that was all mine.
Would go see a matinee,
double feature would
fill my afternoon, thought
this moment would last forever.
Some times on Saturday afternoon
would spend it at Marshall's
Music room, located between
two movie palaces on Grand Ave.
Would sit up stairs in the music room,
play all the hits of the day, Buddy Holly,
Bill Haley, Little Richard and of course some Elvis to.
Some times would buy an LP,
other times would just listen,
thought this moment,
would last forever.
Oh, the TV shows that came,
my way, I Love Lucy, December
Bride, George Burns and Gracie Allen,
Gunsmoke, Red Skeleton, thought
this moment would last forever.
School days, spelling test,
English Lit., school friends,
fine teachers, Gym class, lunch
room, thought this moment
would last forever.
Early days of marriage,
children coming my way,
plans of the future and of now,
thought this moment would
last forever.
Now children all grown,
having children of their own,
knowing this moment won't
last forever, but for now, will
enjoy and take it in
to my mind and heart.
wrote 2-7-07
jim foulk
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/this-moment-6/
