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Paul Wilson
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0 posted 2009-08-22 03:56 PM



Reflections
By Paul Wilson

Can you see me
in the reflection
of your memory

or

am I just an empty face
with no features
to recall

Does your heart
still cry my name
do you miss my gentle touch

when

the setting sun
gives birth
to another lonely night

I touch your memory
as eyes slowly shut
blocking out the now

forevermore

memories never fade
but visions always
seem to stray

In my solitude
I find comfort
in knowing

you

will never be forgotten
even when visions fade
and memories are all
I have left

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2009-08-22 07:13 PM


"when

the setting sun
gives birth
to another lonely night"


I've had many of those, Paul


M

[This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (08-23-2009 11:25 AM).]

Bill Charles
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2 posted 2009-08-23 12:02 PM


Paul - You do write from the heart, but you sound saddened by what I read. Stay well my friend, and keep any sadness a distant memory...

BC

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3 posted 2009-08-23 01:42 AM


Paul as always you touch others with your heart felt poetry. latearrival
Heart2Heart
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4 posted 2009-08-23 02:09 AM


There is something so comforting in good memories.  In the beginning we are all so devastated by our loss that we are not able to see that the hollow pain of bereavement, whatever the cause, will pass. I am talking out of experience, as many will be able to do as well.  This is an incredibly moving poem that touched me tremendously when I read it last evening.  
Heart2Heart

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5 posted 2009-08-23 09:04 AM


Maureen...I know you can relate to this from our past talks. Thanks for reading and understanding...Paul

Bill...My friend no need to worry, just some silly ramblings I thought I wanted to write about, trying to jump start my muse.
Thanks for caring and for being a friend...Paul

latearrival...Glad you liked this. It was my pleasure to share with you. Thanks...Paul

Heart2Heart...Thank you , for me the greatest reward is for someone to read my poetry and say it touched them and helped bring comfort to them in some way. I really appreciate your tender, caring words...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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6 posted 2009-08-23 10:33 AM


I've had way too many lonely nights. Those memories never go away.
brneyedgrly
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7 posted 2009-08-23 11:18 AM



I enjoyed your reflections very much!

.

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2009-08-23 01:36 PM


"Can you see me
in the reflection
of your memory"

~ Paul, I would wager that she still does.

As I have mentioned to many times in the past, dear Paul, I identify with so much of which you write.


Linda

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9 posted 2009-08-23 02:14 PM


brneyedgrly...Glad you enjoyed this. i really appreciate you taking time to read & reply...Paul

Linda...Funny how I write from a fictional stand point and so many people think I am really living my poetry. I think deep inside I always try and put myself in the place of people with real problems and lost loved ones and capture what they feel thru my poetry. Who knows maybe i'm crazy. I just really really love to write about emotional subjects. As always thanks for your caring reply...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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