"Homebound Reflections of Harrington Town"
In Harrington's embrace, memories rekindled,
An aged man returned, nostalgia unbridled.
Through streets he wandered, once vibrant and bright,
Pedaling his youth, now bathed in the soft light.
The echoes of laughter, friends from his prime,
Have faded away, like the sands of time.
In Harrington's realm, some in eternal sleep,
While others have ventured far, their secrets to keep.
He rests on a bench in the tranquil park's shade,
Contemplating life, as moments cascade.
A smile graces his face, etched by the years,
As he recalls his youth, joyous and clear.
With a heartfelt sigh, he accepts the call,
To his New York home, where new memories shall sprawl.
Sons and grandchildren, with love that's unwavering,
Await his return, in their embrace, life's savoring.
About this poem
I wrote this poem to capture the bittersweet nostalgia of an old man returning to his hometown, Harrington. Through his memories, I wanted to convey the emotions of longing for his youthful days, missing old friends who have moved on or passed away, and the comfort of revisiting familiar places...I potray because this is what now, my grandma misses..this poem is inspired from her and I dedicate this poem to her..
Written on September 12, 2023
Submitted by bestdollar27 on September 12, 2023
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Scheme | AABB CCDD EEXX FFGG |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 768 |
Words | 143 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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