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Stolen Moments |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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They were far too brief, the moments- That I held you next to me. When we used words like “forever”… But we knew they could not be. Stolen moments in our life times… We played a game of “let’s pretend”. That we lived within some dream world, But we knew that it would end. Oh, the pleasure of those moments- Now, I know I’ll not forget… Bittersweet, and very painful- That we met, I’ll not regret. On such times we hang the tapestrys- Which represent our lives. While the moments quickly leave us, Long their memories survive. Stolen moments, stolen visions- Of a life beyond our ken… Lives not meant for jaded ladies, Nor for calloused, hardened men… But from time to time, those moments- Uninvited, come to mind. Of a girl, a night, a vision… That I’ve long since left behind. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Those stolen moments can brighten the darkest day. Great poem, John! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is sad! What popped in mind while reading it was, we really don't know what we have until it's gone. I'm sorry your heart broken  May brighter days come along your path, and God bless you with someone wonderful! |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Gunslinger, the last four lines say it all. a girl, a night, a moment, now only in memory. Not sure if the experiences were better in reality or now in reflection. The times of our lives, filed away neatly in our memories.....the stuff life is made of I suppose. ~~nice writing~~ A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great poem! Those stolen moments seem to mature our deepest thoughts. Great work as usual. Nice to hear from you on this board. E. Lewis True |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
The stolen moments are the ones I treasure the most... Holding a dear friend for just that night, and knowing that is all it will be is bittersweet but worth anything at this moment. One of my favorites of your poems I've read so far.... Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic writing and some special moments forever to grace your memory. James |
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