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Fence Building
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Fence Building |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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Faded dreams and memories Fall down with the tears As time around me stretches Back and forth across the years I fear by now it may be too late To turn back the clock to another date For now my life is half over Or perhaps it's almost done And I've had my chance As with a backward glance I wish I could have another one But it is no use pretending There are things that I would change Because given my time over I would probably do the same Except that I would not have lost touch With friends who came to mean so much For with the benefit of hindsight That is my greatest regret But I shall endeavour to make amends In the time that I have left Although most of the bridges burnt Are way beyond repair Broken fences can always be rebuilt If we really, truly care...... . |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A very powerful Write! ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sometimes fences fall down and we just have to build new ones, stronger ones. Enjoyed Ida |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
I have been waiting for your new poem. This one is good an telling the truth.  Tom |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
Very true...I njoyed this very much. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
I think we all have our own fences to build And this is a poignant reminder of that. Very much enjoyed... |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you all so much for taking the time to read & reply, it really does give me the incentive to keep on writing and posting on this amazing site. I am privleged to have the opportunity to appear with all of you talented folk on here. Cheers John AW, you may want to revisit Simons 'Broccoli' as you may not be aware you got a mention in dispatches ! |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
effjayel, it's true that faded dreams and memories, make us what we are today, and actually give us the wisdom and strength to make those amends and move on. Sometimes when I have begun a bridge rebuilding, I have been surprised to find that someone else is building from the other side. This is a wonderfully "open" write of yours and has touched me. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Kahlil Thank you for your kind words, I can tell you are indeed wise! Unfortunately, in my experience, the rebuilding has usually been one sided & the other player(s) are too stubborn to pick up a stone and start construction from their side. However, being an eternal optomist, I live in hope.Take care and thanks again, glad you enjoyed it. John |
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