Ubi Sunt
A poem in 50 words with voiceover
Article voiceover
This poem was first posted in October, 2023. If you have already read it, thank you! New subscribers, I hope it touches a small place deep in your heart.
Ubi Sunt
Where are those who have gone before us?
Our mothers, who promised to live forever?
Our fathers, who failed us?
Our dearest loves, who never came back?
They live now only in our senses,
in the taste of dumplings,
the smell of cheap bourbon,
the echo of a mis-tuned banjo.
Sharron, its funny you mention this because with me anyway, the sense of smell has always been
the dominant sense that triggers déjà vu type moments. For others it might be sights or sounds. Whichever it is though, its a real phenomenon. The human mind is an amazing mystery. - Jim
Sharron,
The spoken word creates an atmosphere of longing. I love it.
Joel