My Worn Out Floors, A Poem Of Gratefulness

One morning I was sitting at my kitchen table looking down at the floors noticing how scuffed and marked up they have become over the years. But then, I really sat and thought about how they got that way and it brought back warm memories of children playing here and countless gatherings with family and friends.
These are my thoughts in the form of a poem.
Music : Ambient Sun - Dreamy Atmospheric Piece

Transcript

My Worn-Out Floors,

A poem.

I look around this house and I see the worn-out floors that need replacing and the doors.

I look down and I remember that this was love,

This was joy,

This was fellowship and being together.

So I look down at these floors and I see that they're worn here,

But love was born here in our family and our friends.

It was dancing and playing balls and running and socks sliding and cats' paws gliding.

And I cherish the memories of all these marks and dents in the wood because they were all made in love,

Which is good.

In the preparation of meals and playing of Hot Wheels,

The scuff marks of my parents coming through the door with hugs and love and so much more.

These scars hold memories of joy and laughter.

And now when I see them,

I remember it after.

So blessed are the scars and the marks on my floors,

For they show the love for the past 20 years.

And then remembering,

I shed a few tears for the times that were,

But may not be again.

But I am thankful for my life shared with family and friends.

Reviews

Thank you Rachel for this beautiful poem💜🙏💜✨✨✨✨✨

Hi Rachel 🙏 Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem ❤️ I love the images of the worn out floors contrasted by the love that exists in your home. 🫶 Have a beautiful day!

Just so beautiful ☮️🫶🏼 really hit home 🏡 Grateful for you 🤍♥️SENDING LOVE ❤️

That was so beautiful - brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing this lovely poem Rachel.
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Thank you so much for this lovely poem and feeling so grateful 🥲 happy Thanksgiving 😇🙏💟

I listened to this more than a few times it is so beautiful bringing so much joy. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful!! What a lovely poem to listen to as we approach thanksgiving! 🍁 💗

What an absolutely lovely reminder this is 🙏🏻 of wonderful treasured memories of family times. You really are gifted, Rachel and I’m very grateful to you 🕊️❤️🕯️❤️🦋

Beautiful & such touching & meaningful words. Thank you, Rachel.

This was so touching. I got a little teary eyed. 🥲❣️❣️

I love your poem, Rachel. So poignant and touching - I related to every word. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings and inspiration with us. ❤️🙏