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Redstart
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since 2014-05-16
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0 posted 2014-09-25 12:51 PM



If I should reach December of this life
Dream old, in thoughts of sunshine memories
Should thoughts we shared return your scent to me
I'll live again your smile in melodies

Though days of love be of a younger man
And window-chaired I cast a pensive gaze
To winter's bleak and mournful, landscape stare
Within, I'll walk with you on August days

When to my final bed I take my rest
Aglow with gentle ghosts of yesterday
And morning be eternity for me
I'll close my eyes to picture you my way

Though silent years divide, I'll feel you near
Reflected in an old man's final tear


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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2014-09-25 09:09 AM


Memories, they stay with us even though they cause sadness. I love this line . . .
quote:
I'll close my eyes to picture you my way



OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
2 posted 2014-09-26 07:20 AM


Way beyond beautiful, sensitive and touching!  I love this very much.

Owl

bel1e
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since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631

3 posted 2014-09-26 08:06 PM


Sad and lovely sentiment...red

              

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
4 posted 2014-09-28 05:16 PM


This it one of the most heartfelt poems I've ever laid eyes on.  The depth of emotion truly moved me...
This is pure poetry in all its tender love and glory.

You really took my breath away!!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
5 posted 2014-09-29 01:02 PM


Most beautiful and poignant.

Margherita

Gale
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since 2013-06-10
Posts 578
Russia
6 posted 2014-09-29 03:01 PM


It's so touching!
Great work!

miscellanea
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since 2004-06-24
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OH
7 posted 2014-10-03 08:57 PM


Excellently expressed and penned!  The flow is elegant and stunning.   To the library it goes with my appreciation.

miscellanea

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
8 posted 2014-10-03 10:08 PM


A lovely song. Memories can bring out so much. You wrote a beautiful one. Best to you, Jo
Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
9 posted 2014-10-04 07:47 PM


A beautiful, touching piece, Redstart.
                                  Ida

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