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jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2001-11-27 10:09 PM

For The Twilight Years

Scattered
somewhere in time
little bits of me
separate from the whole,
parts of me that stayed behind
when the rest moved on.

Bits and pieces that loved so strong
they stayed with the soul they adored;
bits that died, never rose again,
when the hurt was so bad
they couldn't bear to live.

There are parts that have stayed
with a lifestyle preferred,
some that just didn't like me,
some that knew they were where
they needed to be.

Some are so many years gone
they're almost forgotten,
others just left - yesterday,
still more are on the verge,
and some don't know the difference,
yet.

Memories of life that started years ago,
walked with me, the paths I've taken,
shared the many aspects of a life
touched by so many,
breathed the very air I've breathed.

Somewhere in time they live,
memories, of all I've ever been
visiting me, sharing the life they lead
with the father that created them.

Memories - for the twilight years.

w. james beard, jr.
©november 2001

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2001-11-27 10:13 PM

James,
A wonderful write. Full of meaning. Full of truth.

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

2 posted 2001-11-27 11:07 PM

BRAVO!!!!This masterpiece is filled with truth. We change so much during our lives..hopefully taking with us all the best pieces. I love this one, James. A true masterpiece. **hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2001-11-27 11:30 PM

jwesley--What an interesting and original way to look at memories..really enjoyed this poem and the thought behind it.

peaches73533
Senior Member

since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

4 posted 2001-11-27 11:33 PM

Memories and hopefully we take the best of these.
Peaches

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

5 posted 2001-11-28 12:58 PM

jwesley - enjoyed this very much. Many memories I have remembered when reading this...

BC

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

6 posted 2001-11-28 07:16 PM

Yes, this sure does instigate thoughts of so many things, so many memories. You wrote a very special one here.
Sandra

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