Heart Of The Matter
This Is Where I've Been
No reason for my pensive mood today,
I spend some quiet time on my balcony,
Too many years I've gazed upon this scene,
For half my lifetime, this is where I've been,
And now the time has come for moving on,
I'm apprehensive; soon this will be gone,
All memories demolished in a day,
I have no choice; they will not let me stay,
I've never found it easy letting go,
So many years, now nothing left to show,
The walls that sheltered, soon to turn to rubble,
Another pin to burst another bubble,
I'm feeling sad; for here I felt secure,
And now I face a future so unsure,
I watch the builders lay a new foundation,
And I'm overcome with thoughts of trepidation,
A brand new house, a garden, front and rear,
Sounds wonderful, yet still I'm filled with fear,
Too many years, I've gazed upon this scene,
For half my lifetime …
this is where I've been.
Linda Harnett, ©2007
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