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.
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What a beautiful poem by Thomas Hood! I love reminiscing about my childhood home as well. 🦋
Same same. How fast those days evaporated. Now we are here. Glad you liked it Jennifer. XoXo
Awww…..❤️❤️😊😊😊 i am smiling..i love how you read it..your voice is so sweet yet you enunciate each syllable with conviction.❤️👏
So glad you liked it. Mich. thanks for listening.
A beautiful poem so sweetly read.
Thanks, Sadje. XoXo
You’re welcome
A lovely share Selma, thank you 🙏❤️
You’re welcome, Ingrid. Glad you liked it. Blessings.
beautifully recited, dear Selma. Thank you for this lovely share 🤍✨
It’s my pleasure, Destiny. Glad you read. Xoxo
Lovely & so sweetness poem written.
Raj, thanks. Blessings.
Beautiful poem, remembering their childhood.
I thought so too. Childhood. Glad it was to your liking. Blessings.
“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! 🤗💖😊
I’m thrilled you read and liked it. You’re kind to me. I bless you, dearest. XoXo
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!
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Thank you for the invitation to listen to your angelic voice again. 💗 Wonderful work!
Thanks for saying such nice things, sweet Michele Lee. XoXo
You are welcome talented writer! 💗
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Such wonderful recitation so gorgeous Selma!!! 💗
You’re sweet, Cindy. Thanks ☺️
💕 you are sweet.
I’m honest and it’all true! 💗
What a lovely share, Selma! So enjoyed listening to your voice. ❤️
Aww. Thanks. ☺️
Thanks, dear Punam. Xo
This an incredibly touching poem, Selma. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Oh, Conny. I’m so very happy you liked it. Stay well, dear one. You are missed. xoxo