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Thomas Hood’s Poem Will Pull At Your Heart Strings

I Remember, I Remember

BY THOMAS HOOD

I remember, I remember,
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn;
He never came a wink too soon,
Nor brought too long a day,
But now, I often wish the night
Had borne my breath away!

I remember, I remember,
The roses, red and white,
The vi’lets, and the lily-cups,
Those flowers made of light!
The lilacs where the robin built,
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday,—
The tree is living yet!

I remember, I remember,
Where I was used to swing,
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows on the wing;
My spirit flew in feathers then,
That is so heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow!

I remember, I remember,
The fir trees dark and high;
I used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky:
It was a childish ignorance,
But now ’tis little joy
To know I’m farther off from heav’n
Than when I was a boy.

Source: Poets of the English Language (Viking Press, 1950)
via Poetry Foundation


And, if you’d like to know (and listen to me reciting a ghazal)
on some of the things I remember I invite you to
click on this link: Recalling, I remember, I remember!

The sun did not shine on us
it was too wet and cold to play
so Selma sat in her cozy house
and worked hard on this ghazal all-day
~a twittle 

Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
I bless you, always, and wish you miracles.

Selma Martin
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This Post Has 33 Comments

  1. Jennifer Pentland

    What a beautiful poem by Thomas Hood! I love reminiscing about my childhood home as well. 🦋

    1. Selma Martin

      Same same. How fast those days evaporated. Now we are here. Glad you liked it Jennifer. XoXo

      1. michnavs

        Awww…..❤️❤️😊😊😊 i am smiling..i love how you read it..your voice is so sweet yet you enunciate each syllable with conviction.❤️👏

  2. Sadje

    A beautiful poem so sweetly read.

  3. Ingrid

    A lovely share Selma, thank you 🙏❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      You’re welcome, Ingrid. Glad you liked it. Blessings.

  4. Destiny

    beautifully recited, dear Selma. Thank you for this lovely share 🤍✨

  5. rajkkhoja

    Lovely & so sweetness poem written.

    1. Selma Martin

      I thought so too. Childhood. Glad it was to your liking. Blessings.

  6. Kym Gordon Moore

    “I remember, I remember”…oh what a soothing flow of your voice Selma. Thomas Hood’s poem is truly heartwarming as well. Thanks so much for sharing! 🤗💖😊

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m thrilled you read and liked it. You’re kind to me. I bless you, dearest. XoXo

      1. Kym Gordon Moore

        Oh my dear Selma, you are so very welcome and I too send blessings to you too. You are a dear heart my friend. Never lose your beautiful and loving spirit! 🥰💖🤗✨🤩 Hugs and smooches!

  7. Michele Lee

    Thank you for the invitation to listen to your angelic voice again. 💗 Wonderful work!

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks for saying such nice things, sweet Michele Lee. XoXo

  8. paeansunplugged

    What a lovely share, Selma! So enjoyed listening to your voice. ❤️

  9. Conny

    This an incredibly touching poem, Selma. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, Conny. I’m so very happy you liked it. Stay well, dear one. You are missed. xoxo

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