It's Too Late For Things Missed

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Tue, 04 Jul 2023
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Dear diary...recalling my walk

with my partner across the cliffs

of St Ives in Cornwall, from so long ago.

 

In my mind we are there again,

still miles from our journey's end.

On impulse we took the coastal path;

adventures awaiting rambling up and

down, zigzagging around each bend.

 

Your attention not on our destination...

but more about guiding me over hills;

an exploration into the unknown, like

two souls leaving behind reality; a

promise of impressive views, breezes

cascading down tranquil bluff; while

sweeping us along.

 

Some lads pitched a tent on a ledge,

I worried they'd be swallowed up by

crashing waves: that wasn't possible now

I decide... they're high as kites above the

rocks.

 

Looking up into the blue sky, a procession

of brief marshmallow clouds...some wispy

like white candyfloss, expressing carefree

freedom above rolling ocean waves.

 

Time was slipping away, we stopped to

catch our breath, quenched our thirst from

an underground stream; pure nectar flowing.

Our quest searching the treasures wildlife

had to offer...nearly at an end.

 

Now since it's been so long, my memory's

unaware how swift winged birds were in flight,

or energy flowed in beauty of landscape. Now

I own a decent camera, how I long to capture

those moments again.

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

Another lovely diary reverie, Jenny. Evocative images from a stunning part of the world. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

your comment was gratefully received. I'm so glad it was evocative for you you to read. I certainly have happy memories.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Sooz006 on

If now was then, how many more momentoes would we have of life? Our kids, holidays, days like that? 

This is beautiful, and I can't wait to see Cornwall. I've never been and we're going to make it our main holiday next year (Mark's favourite haunts in Wales this year, and we did Whitby last month, I'd never been there either,and it's gorgeous.) A fellow camper said not to go to Cornwall in the hight of the season as it's a nightmare, and far better when the schools are in session. Small tips that I'm picking up ad taking on board for our adventures. 

A lovely poem, Jenny. I wonder if I'll remember it while we're there walking along the cliffs? Thank you. 

Lovely  summer days. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Sooz,

that's wonderful that you're going to Cornwall next year, Your fellow camper is right though, going in season can be a bit hectic. We pitched a tent at a campsite in St Ives which was at the highest point. It was tiring climbing the hill, especially after walking miles, but Oh! The views are stunning. 

You know Whitby is one place I've never been, but would love to go, the problem is I don't travel very well these days and I don't drive. My partner and me have trouble walking too far, and long drives tire him out, so we tend to stay close to home.

I hope you do get to Cornwall, you should check out the amazing Godrevy beach, ( I think that's how you spell it.) We used to surf bathe there, it was a little known place when we went.

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words, I wish you a wonderful holiday when you do go to that part of the world.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

the only thing is that now we take so many photos as we don't have to print them, and then we rarely do print any, and they can get rather numerous!

Lovely to have memories in your head like this though, especially as we get older and can't repeat so much. Lovely reminder, thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I don't own a mobile phone, I've now got a new camera and all my photos were printed in our local town camera shop, they are so helpful in there and even do all the printing for me...I have to say it's such a help.

Like you mentioned, being able to capture those memories in a poem, is the best especially now we can't walk so far. I do so miss the ocean, we live so far away, but that's why we make these memories to look back on. wink

I'm so glad you enjoyed my memory which was such a pleasure to share, and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Happy birthday, Jenny! I don't have a smartphone, only an ordinary mobile,  but my camera is digital, and I can download the pictures onto miy laptop, and so rarely or never print out photos now. As has been said you can get much more in a poem than one photo!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's so kind of you to wish me a happy birthday Rhiannon. Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

A lovely poem full of priceless memories Jenny. It's decades since I was in Cornwall myself but your words have brought back lovely recollections of my own. 

And it's not too late to gather new memories, with or without a camera... though a camera helps.

Thank you for filling my head with these thoughts.

Very best wishes,

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for stopping by to read Turlough. Cornwall is such an amazingb part of the world with its endless beautiful rugged ocean cliff top walks. I recall the fresh sea breezes and that salty fresh redolence that lingers. 

The memories are important now, as neither myself or my partner are able to get about so well these days, and we're so far away from the ocean, but you're right. I always advise my partners grandchildren to take in as much as possible while they're young and fit.

It's great that you're able to visit so many places, and I will be over to read your writing later. Thank you so much for reading my poem and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Enjoyed very much Jenny. The thing is though, if you had had a camera then, you might have not felt everything around you the way you did, to make this intense memory? Because you would have been looking for a composition to fit in the edges of the shape of a photo instead. At least that is how I find it. Cannot seem to gather thoughts for a poem if I have my camera. So I am selfishly very glad you didn't have a camera, as got to read this poem!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

you know you're right, sharing a poem, it becomes much more pure of an experience, than just looking at a photo, it certainly was an intense memory...isn't it strange I never thought of it being like that.

Like you I do enjoy taking photos, especially on the camera I have now, and I've got such a friendly camera shop to print out the photos for me, though I won't be putting them in albums any more. Nature is my favourite subject to photograph, as it holds a lot of dear memories for me, and like you I feel such a strong connection.

I appreciate you reading this poem and letting me know you enjoyed. Thank you so much Di.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

What a wonderful memory to have Jenny - thank you for sharing it with us

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

The pleasure of being able to share this memory on abc tales, is what makes writing so important insert. The I P again got me recalling the beauty and wishing I had a camera, but like Di said, I might not have written this poem if I'd had a camera.

Glad you enjoyed reading and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors, what a lovely surprise to wake up to. Those cherries were so gratefully excepted, especially as it's my birthday today.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Your HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes put a big smile on my face Di.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Oh I didn't realise either - a very happy birthday to you Jenny - I hope you've had a wonderful day!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes insert. I had a lovely day. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Happy birthday, Jenny. Hope you have had a great day! x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's so kind of you to wish me a happy birthday Paul. I'm over the moon with the many good wishes.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Happy birthday Jenny, or chesteet rozhden den (честит рожден ден) as we say here in Bulgaria.

I hope the world has been kind to you today and you have been provided with an ample supply of cake.

Наздраве!

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's very kind of you Turlough, I've never been wished a happy birthday in another language before, so  a firs for me. wink

I'm afraid I don't eat cake, but I did go out for dinner, so that was nice.

Thank you kindly for the birthday wishes.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

brids are beauty in action, as you show. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! smiley That's kind of you to say Jack.

Thank you for stopping by to read and leave a comment, much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Jenny I've actually done this,."Some lads pitched a tent on a ledge", as a teenager we  put up a two-man tent on the edge of a cliff, crashing rocks.very stupid thing to do.

See you! Tom