Some Old Video Tapes (Sequel)

by Meme   Sep 3, 2012


-- A sequel to "An Old Photo Album"
http://www.poems-and-quotes.com/misc/poems.php?id=1182691

A broken VCR and a library
of never before watched video
tapes, only dates and titles to
tell them apart. But reflecting
on their dusty angles I reckon
I can see it all in my head now.

You were in every Cinderella
story tape I owned. I was the
wandering princess who was
looking for her prince charming
but always overlooked the real
prince standing beside her.

I was the sleeping beauty who
slept for her entire childhood
but only woke up recently to
understand that her dreams
were not her dreams, those
were moments she failed to see.

What I never heard before on
those half opened albums were
your laughs, your giggles, the way
you called my name. I would only
answer to your call to pull me back
when I wander away

so I wonder if I walk by and you call
me right now what would I hear?

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© Copyright 2011 by: gIrL
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  • 12 years ago

    by A lonely soul

    Lovely, heartfully penned verse. Only a poet can describe the sad feelings so well in a missed opportunity to recognize true love. The caring and innocence of our childhood love memories are so well unmasked in here. Simple, but powerfully penned emotions, in this sequel to your "old photo" poem. Using Sleeping beauty and Cinderella classics in the composition was crafty. Words of self regret in lost love are so touching to read. Like the "old photo's", "some old videotape's" is also an artful composition.

  • 12 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Well this is adorable, yet I did notice the sadness in it....funny how sometimes our childhood best friends are just friends and later in life we realize we have feelings for them, but failed to acknowledge them in the past, so its too late now.

    A story I can't say I can relate to. But I know people who do.

    I loved the way you penned this story. I agree with everyone else I loved the use of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Even more so I loved how you stated you slept through your childhood. Brilliant.

    Loved this write meme!

  • 12 years ago

    by PinkyPrincess

    Woooow! I love this poem.... I love how it started with a broken VCR, it made me think of old days. They're not that old yet, but it's obviously not something people use as much now.

    I must say I love fairytales... I don't believe in them, but I love them! And I love how you mentioned Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty and compared their stories to your situation. I really love your comparison of yourself to Sleeping Beauty... it was like a lesson! I loved it :)

    Amazing poem! <3

  • 12 years ago

    by One Man Clan

    It reminds me alot of your 1st poem actually
    which I believe is your finest piece up to date

    meme you never seize to dazzle
    5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by TJ Arizona Eagle

    Very intriguing poem, creative and full of emotion.excellent
    TJ