Memories of Jessie

(A lone voice whispers) It's early morning as I stand here in our old bedroom Listening to my old friends the robins, blackbirds, and thrushes The twitterings, tweeting and chirps of wild birds That now live in my bushes Mourning Mourning Thinking about my old lover from Peru Who once helped carry me through When my busy life was so blue Five foot five Deep brown eyes that seduced you and made you come alive Crow black hair and a bright playful smile as wide as a country mile Oh, how I thanked the lord that he had blessed me As we slow danced every night before bed On our back porch To Can't Help Falling In Love by the legendary Elvis Presley And as I stand here Thinking of her Picturing her Beckoning me on to that porch Dressed in white Smiling with an air of sensuality Making our life together dazzle with colour As that famous guy sang A legend of the Tupelo family The lingering thoughts that intensely affects me is this Taking those for granted you love and especially Not enjoying each moment spent together could one day be depressingly deadly I'm just so happy we cherished each moment together Smiling Dancing and more importantly Talking Before the Lord Unfairly Took home My beloved Jessie Who I still remember Whenever I hear Can't Help Falling In Love by the legendary Elvis Presley Foundation. Cherish each moment together with someone you love As you make your own life's mini-documentary series For one day, unfortunately, whenever you look for them All that may be left are deep memories That could cause pain No one ever sees (C) Copyright John Duffy