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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
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South Africa

0 posted 2011-06-04 09:03 AM


I thought to raise up from the past
the words of love created last
for life finds me now silent, still,
in fear of what tomorrow brings.  

'twas a voice that hit the notes on cue
and gave to love its fulsome due  
and I think sometimes you listened
in between your life's ambitions.

But in the silence of love's heart
there beats remembrances of past
and I find sometimes I tap-tap-tap
to a melody I cannot hear.

One day again like back then
you'll hear me sing again
for nothing started ere can cease
because of life's artful design.  

Until, until, I sing again
remember, please remember!

Helen / 4 June 2011


© Copyright 2011 Helen - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2011-06-04 09:14 AM


Nostalgic with a strong push toward the NOW. I really like and was touched by this particular poem. There are lines and phrases throughout that speak to me, such as . . .

"But in the silence of love's heart
there beats remembrances of past
and I find sometimes I tap-tap-tap
to a melody I cannot hear."

The depth of peace life gives up to those living is a sometimes untrustworthy emotion.

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
2 posted 2011-06-04 09:18 AM


Thank you so much, Jerry, and, yes, I agree with your comment.  I wonder if we can ever truly say we are at peace.  

Helen


Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
3 posted 2011-06-04 09:54 AM


Dear Helen, it's good to read you as always you offer poetic excellence.
I do believe both parts involved remember what has been, but some can let go and look forward and others remain stuck in the past.
Please do not fear tomorrow, that is a bad thing to do, as Universe seems to create what you fear, as it creates what you visualize. So we must be careful with our thoughts ...
Memories can be so very sweet no doubt, but the fruit not yet tasted, the one that may ripen just now, will taste even sweeter.

Breathe and be love and love will find you.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

easy1
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since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209
Southeastern USA
4 posted 2011-06-04 04:56 PM


Quote:

One day again like back then
you'll hear me sing again
for nothing started ere can cease
because of life's artful design.

______________________


I heard you singing to no one.
I saw you dancing all alone.
One day you'd belong to me,
next day I just wouldn't know.
One day all the rules will bend,
and you and I will meet again.

-Tom Petty, from the Into the Great Wide Open album.

This is a very lovely write Honeybunch, thank you much. In Pandora's Box there is Hope, with a capital "H" no less! Must be a small part of the human condition in this world...

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
5 posted 2011-06-04 05:56 PM


Thank you Margherita and easy 1.  I do indeed take your comments to heart.

Helen

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