I Must Go Back
written by: H. W. Bryce
I must go back to the rapid’s view
before life runs too late,
I must see once more that wondrous place
to kiss Mother Nature’s face.
For I can see in the eyes of age
Little boys arafting up that stream,
Huck Finn and Tom Sawyering against
life’s strong pulling slipstream.
Oh! If I could but go back to then,
recapture the joy and wonder
of boyhood and honest faith in life,
live today that joyous life,
I could forgive myself my faults,
Shed self blames for failures.
Oh, I would turn a leaf
And I would show you enlighteness,
and I would show you my happiness.
H.W. Bryce is author of Alzheimer’s poems 'Chasing a Butterfly,' known as Bard in the Park with Royal City Literary Arts Society, is Writers' International Network distinguished poet and writer medalist. He was Rabindrinath Tagore English Poetry Competition judge. Unhoused by an apartment fire, he now lives and works in Langley, BC.
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