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Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
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Ohio

0 posted 1999-10-18 11:23 PM



"Memories can last a lifetime,"
At least that's what they say.
But some memories make a point
Of lasting through the day.

Like those you'd sooner just forget
Of sorrow, tears and pain.
Or, wishing for the time you lost
When you had much to gain.

Still other times when you had felt
Your life was at a loss,
Those friends were there to pull you through,
Now paths you do not cross.

I'd gladly give a day or two
Of memories gone by...
The times when I was vain or vile,
The times I just stood by.

Oh memories, the torture here!
Why can I not forget?
Release my burdens quickly, please
Leave no further regret.

The trouble seems to be in this:
You can not take it back.
So, think before you speak or act...
Harsh memories you'll lack.



© Copyright 1999 Sally - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 1999-10-18 11:29 PM


Oh, how true! And told so skillfully!

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Denise

wannabe_poet
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since 1999-10-15
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Markham, Ontario, Canada
2 posted 1999-10-18 11:31 PM


Nice Poem!!! very well put!

Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 847
Ohio
3 posted 1999-10-18 11:41 PM


Denise and wannabe....Thank you, glad you liked it.

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"To waken doubt in one
Holding so fast by thine infinity;
So surely anchored on
The steadfast rock of immortality." ...Emily Bronte, "Last Lines"


Lynn
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since 1999-09-20
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4 posted 1999-10-18 11:50 PM




How true....How true....Great poem....!

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"I Believe we are divine by nature." -Jewel

Grace is the refinement of a soul over time. -Jewel

Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
5 posted 1999-10-19 12:30 PM


EXACTLY!
Hit that nail right on the head!

suthern
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since 1999-07-29
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6 posted 1999-10-19 06:24 AM


Well done!
Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

7 posted 1999-10-19 08:29 AM


How true! Well done!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
8 posted 1999-10-19 09:08 AM


Very wise advice
Balladeer
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9 posted 1999-10-19 06:26 PM


Well, if an owl says "wise", who am I to disagree?.....and I wouldn't, anyway. These are very true words and very well stated. Nice work, Sally.
Sally S.
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 847
Ohio
10 posted 1999-10-19 10:50 PM


Thank you all very much. You make it a pleasure to keep writing. (I might even be getting better at it!!!...doesn't matter to me, I LOVE IT!!!!!)
Now, I have to get going and start on my acrostic siesta.....er..sestina. Oh boy, I'm in deep trouble now!! LOL

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095

11 posted 1999-10-20 08:00 AM


Sally,How True!! Nicely written

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge



Pepper
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since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079
Southern Florida
12 posted 1999-10-20 09:23 AM


Very true indeed Sally. Nicely done!

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

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