“Memories Glitter”
Memories glitter from far away
The twinkles of the stars mourn tonight
Oh, bring them back only for one day
The days of childhood adorned with clay
That bluest sky with one flying kite
Memories glitter from far away
The dance of the white swans on their way
Those pine trees under the same sunlight
Oh, bring them back only for one day
Dust on the staircase now pale and gray
Shades of green from that lantern so bright
Memories glitter from far away
Those wasted years still desire to stay
Every moment wants to hold them tight
Oh, bring them back only for one day
The bygone days can never say nay
Those joyful times are now out of sight
Memories glitter from far away
Oh, bring them back only for one day
Written on the 26th of January,2011
©Munia Khan 2011
Simply Bono Razek
this is absolutely a stunning-gorgeous piece ! I love the title among the beautiful sparkling images this provokes ..just lovely Munia : )
this is absolutely a stunning-gorgeous piece ! I love the title among the beautiful sparkling images this provokes ..just lovely Munia : )
Kesav V Easwaran
Beautifully written Villanelle, Munia...liked the metaphors an images you effectively bring in
Beautifully written Villanelle, Munia...liked the metaphors an images you effectively bring in
Dr.subhendu kar
memory haunts to meander into a day , reminiscence glitters beaconing from distance star bleeds to touch yet from far off beyond, beautiful write by metaphors
memory haunts to meander into a day , reminiscence glitters beaconing from distance star bleeds to touch yet from far off beyond, beautiful write by metaphors
Eyan Desir
Very tasteful line..very fun reading I think to be a good poet it's not only about expressing feelings but doing it in a delightful way in which you have done...........
Very tasteful line..very fun reading I think to be a good poet it's not only about expressing feelings but doing it in a delightful way in which you have done...........
Theresa Ann Moore
You have a wonderful way of painting memories.
You have a wonderful way of painting memories.
Chaos1214
I couldn't think of a better way to say it in a million years. Memories just get better with age.
I couldn't think of a better way to say it in a million years. Memories just get better with age.
Shihab
Oh really mindblowing work.i too recollect my memories
Oh really mindblowing work.i too recollect my memories
Scott Ball
nice poem-memories like stars flicker in space and time- only for the day bring them back- restored.
nice poem-memories like stars flicker in space and time- only for the day bring them back- restored.
PrEmJi PrEmJi
man is the derivative of memories!
man is the derivative of memories!
Scott Ball
a great poem- with good form a king for a day- fortunes lost- in the blink of an eye- give it all back-for just another day.
a great poem- with good form a king for a day- fortunes lost- in the blink of an eye- give it all back-for just another day.
Nilotpal Sarmah
Wistful thoughts adorned with amazing poetic beauty. Brilliant work.
Wistful thoughts adorned with amazing poetic beauty. Brilliant work.
Jay
amazing
amazing
LightH2O
Such fond memories, another great write, is no wonder you have such great response to your writings. Congrats!
Such fond memories, another great write, is no wonder you have such great response to your writings. Congrats!
Ben Gieske
It satisfying to read this one again. I found that Philip recommended it.
It satisfying to read this one again. I found that Philip recommended it.
Ben Gieske
This is one of those poems that one can read off and on and it will take on new meaning every time.
This is one of those poems that one can read off and on and it will take on new meaning every time.
PrEmJi PrEmJi
is it possible to get back the innocence of childhood? if yes, the best!
is it possible to get back the innocence of childhood? if yes, the best!
Philip
Still the best Villanelle on the Book. Comment never lies.
Still the best Villanelle on the Book. Comment never lies.
Bob Blackwell
A delightful Villanelle, i enjoyed the read, good memories are worth recalling....yes even dust on the staircase.
A delightful Villanelle, i enjoyed the read, good memories are worth recalling....yes even dust on the staircase.
Philip
May I enter this in the new Challenge that I wish to mount ...It is a fine example .
May I enter this in the new Challenge that I wish to mount ...It is a fine example .
seema chowdhury
this is so beautiful and nostalgic, thanks for sharing. i can relate to each and every word of this poem. thanks Munia.
this is so beautiful and nostalgic, thanks for sharing. i can relate to each and every word of this poem. thanks Munia.
Patrick McFarland
Why is it that when we are kids, we can't wait to grow up but once grown, we long for childhood again? You have written a beautiful poem here Munia that I think we all can relate to. Bookmarked and liked.
Why is it that when we are kids, we can't wait to grow up but once grown, we long for childhood again? You have written a beautiful poem here Munia that I think we all can relate to. Bookmarked and liked.
Jenny Gordon
Wow. So perfectly espressive of that ardent longing for the sweet bygone days, now merely memories. You depicted it so beautifully, weaving sweet memories with the lingering gaze of memory laced with the reality of their nonexistence except as memories. I love this! Excellent and poignantly expressed!
Wow. So perfectly espressive of that ardent longing for the sweet bygone days, now merely memories. You depicted it so beautifully, weaving sweet memories with the lingering gaze of memory laced with the reality of their nonexistence except as memories. I love this! Excellent and poignantly expressed!
Ben Gieske
The light and motions make this a beautuful, lively piece.
The light and motions make this a beautuful, lively piece.
vinita18
A very poignant piece of pining for bygone days! Loved it.
A very poignant piece of pining for bygone days! Loved it.
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
You tease my senses...how lovely...One day I too shall post a Villanelle...Oh Yes! I appreciate your skillful writing! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
You tease my senses...how lovely...One day I too shall post a Villanelle...Oh Yes! I appreciate your skillful writing! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Sandra Dodd
Heeeeeeeeeeelllllllllo girlie Wow!! this is grandness and loveliness all in one.
Heeeeeeeeeeelllllllllo girlie Wow!! this is grandness and loveliness all in one.
eleanor prince
I'm in awe of your amazing skill... It's not easy to write a Villanelle and you have achieved a beautiful and pleasing poem of quality
I'm in awe of your amazing skill... It's not easy to write a Villanelle and you have achieved a beautiful and pleasing poem of quality
Leslie Alexis
a fine job at this villanelle young one.
a fine job at this villanelle young one.
Sylvia Marquetta
Absolutely beautiful. I loved so much reading this poem because it also made me long for those bygone days where (memories glitter) Superb penning of a lovely Villanelle.
Absolutely beautiful. I loved so much reading this poem because it also made me long for those bygone days where (memories glitter) Superb penning of a lovely Villanelle.
Anees Ahmed
just adorable, beautiful, lovely.....anees
just adorable, beautiful, lovely.....anees
dahlusion
"The twinkles of the stars mourn tonight"—such poetic surrealism in this beautifully penned line. "Memories glitter from far away"—with this line, I believe it would carry more day-dream-like power if used only in the first and last stanza. bravo!!!!!!! peace and light, dah
"The twinkles of the stars mourn tonight"—such poetic surrealism in this beautifully penned line. "Memories glitter from far away"—with this line, I believe it would carry more day-dream-like power if used only in the first and last stanza. bravo!!!!!!! peace and light, dah
Aria
You have chosen the perfect form for reminiscing ... I think the repetition of the lines strengthens the intent in this poem....beautifully penned, Munia!
You have chosen the perfect form for reminiscing ... I think the repetition of the lines strengthens the intent in this poem....beautifully penned, Munia!
Philip
A wonderful theme for certain.I enjoyed this finest work dear Munia.
A wonderful theme for certain.I enjoyed this finest work dear Munia.
Kesav V Easwaran
''Dust on the staircase now pale and gray/Shades of green from that lantern so bright/Memories glitter from far away''...these lines carry nostalgia in its fullest amount...lovely write Munia
''Dust on the staircase now pale and gray/Shades of green from that lantern so bright/Memories glitter from far away''...these lines carry nostalgia in its fullest amount...lovely write Munia
sonetta
the repetition serves the sentiment well....bravo girl!!
the repetition serves the sentiment well....bravo girl!!
Kamala
A poem to be read again and again. such wondrous, silent moments it showers. Tfs.
A poem to be read again and again. such wondrous, silent moments it showers. Tfs.
vijay menon
Superb a poem yearning for a happy moment
Superb a poem yearning for a happy moment
erik99
I am overcome with admiration for one who claims to be a new poet. This is an accomplishment an experienced writer would be proud of. The repeating lines come so naturally, without any sign of being forced, and the choice of rhymes was brilliant.
I am overcome with admiration for one who claims to be a new poet. This is an accomplishment an experienced writer would be proud of. The repeating lines come so naturally, without any sign of being forced, and the choice of rhymes was brilliant.
Karin Anderson
Superb penning Munia all crafted with skill and you have captured the nostalgia of childhood beautifully. My favorite line is "the bluest sky with one flying kite". Within the limitations of the two rhymes your scope has defied them.
Superb penning Munia all crafted with skill and you have captured the nostalgia of childhood beautifully. My favorite line is "the bluest sky with one flying kite". Within the limitations of the two rhymes your scope has defied them.
seema chowdhury
what a lovely expression and emotion. sweet bitter memories of past haunts us always.
what a lovely expression and emotion. sweet bitter memories of past haunts us always.
Sana Rose
Wonderful and wistful poem... So fairly done in a difficult format... Beautiful expressions here, Munia... Great rhythm too!
Wonderful and wistful poem... So fairly done in a difficult format... Beautiful expressions here, Munia... Great rhythm too!
magnolia
a beautiful wistful piece of poetry. Love it. Maggie
a beautiful wistful piece of poetry. Love it. Maggie
Meggie Gultiano
an excellent piece...and I love to read this again!!
an excellent piece...and I love to read this again!!
Susan Jarvis
I adore a good villanelle, and what a wistful, graceful and beautiful one this is, Munia. A real pleasure to read. :)
I adore a good villanelle, and what a wistful, graceful and beautiful one this is, Munia. A real pleasure to read. :)
Fay Slimm
"Wasted years - bygone days " are only two of the engaging phrases in this lyrical verse- aVillanelle which speaks loudly with well designed glittering lines Munia
"Wasted years - bygone days " are only two of the engaging phrases in this lyrical verse- aVillanelle which speaks loudly with well designed glittering lines Munia
Sandra Martyres
Munia, this is beautifully crafted...the Villanelle is a very difficult form, but you seem to have easily mastered it - with glittering images...
Munia, this is beautifully crafted...the Villanelle is a very difficult form, but you seem to have easily mastered it - with glittering images...
tom balch
A well penned Villanelle, much enjoyed.
A well penned Villanelle, much enjoyed.
A very beautiful write that somehow I missed before. I could relate so well to that lovely line "Oh, bring them back only for one day", if only we could. Cherished memories never fade. God bless....Pat