I remember

I remember the summers way back when

Of all the places we travelled to then

There were the drives along the Eastern coast

We’d lose ourselves on the beaches, almost

The views of pelicans as we sped past

Life didn’t seem to go by so fast

I remember the caravan parks we stayed over night

Where we enjoyed home comforts till morning light

The parks themselves were pretty cool

With zoos, kids rides and even a pool

I remember the cabin on the cold mountain top

The coldest of all was this pit stop

I remember I shivered so much I cried

And my mum held me close by her side

I had to sleep in a cot back then

Even though I was already ten

The cabin’s furniture was minimal, a bed, cot and a chair

Thank heavens we weren’t too long in there

I often think of that cabin so cold

Is it still for rent, or has it been sold

I don’t even know where it was

I often think of it, just because.

It was my worst night, but my best night too

Because family mattered back then, and we got through

I remember the places we went far away

I remember them to this very day

I long to travel and see them again

Perhaps I will one day, I just don’t know when.

© – Carol Nemes

This was written in response to the #NovemberNotes challenge.

The inspiration for this was Headlights – Dave Barnes