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Where Did It Go?
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Where Did It Go? |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050
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Where Did It Go? It seems like only yesterday when we seemed so much younger When so much was within our reach and we still had that hunger When life was still forever filled with so much left to do But now the fun of being young we seemed to have outgrew What happened to those young at heart, why did they have to leave? What made us choose to bury such a warm fulfilling need? What does it take to steal away such innocence and bliss? What do we have to do to bring back feelings that we miss? Where did it say that we would pray that we could start anew? And do the things we always dreamed but never did pursue To have the chance to right the wrongs and take away the pain If only to go back in time, and act not so in vain The choices that we make when young, will always travel with They help to tell the real story leaving out the myth Of who we have become along the journey of our life The challenges we’ve overcome the discord and the strife And now when we are older we must stop and look around The house is getting quieter you hardly hear a sound It used to be a home with noise that filled our ears with bliss I day would never pass without the need to hug and kiss It won’t be long until the leaves start falling from the tree The bark will start to crackle and the branches start to heave The mighty oak that once stood tall will lose it’s final grip and start to lean over the side as roots begin to slip Will someone please just tell me why our children had to grow? They’re slowly getting older and will leave before we know We only get one chance in life and I just need to know Will someone please just tell me this Where did the time all go? [This message has been edited by Richy (05-09-2003 06:48 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah, the passage of time, hindsight, and chances lost...a good write |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I ask myself that often. This is a good sentiment. The metre was a little jerky and the rhyme sometimes forced but it spoke well of your thoughts. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Well, yes, time does pass and we grow older. Our hearts, however, can be renewed, refreshed, and forever young. At least I feel so. I had lived under such a dark cloud in my marriage...16 years stolen...my twenties and thirties. Now at 40, I am like a kid again. Free of my marriage, I am like wide-eyed child. Oh yes, sometimes I tire. I don't have the energy I once did. But my heart, my dear, is full of hope as it was in my youth. I look at things with a fresh perspective, albeit naive and innocent...as much as possible after the experiences of my life. Richy, this weekend, go to the park and swing as high as you can. Pretend your toes can touch the sky. See if you don't feel a little younger. I love your work. -Patricia |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Standing ovation! Time will never go...it simply departs to another chapter. Smiles from TD |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Richy,very nice and I guess we all wonder where the time went Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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just a junkie Member
since 2003-03-04
Posts 53 |
I wonder the same thing myself....very nicely done! Just a Junkie |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Passing Shadows you are just so generous with your support... Your tops in my book! Kethry, thank you so much for taking the time... and for the honest critique... I have only been writing poetry for a short while, and I have much to learn... thanks again... Patricia, I am so happy to hear that so much has been lifted off your shoulders... I hope you get to realize all your dreams, and that you find genuine happiness... Oh, and by the way... I took your advice and got on a swing this weekend... I was swinging so high, it almost did feel like my toes could touch the sky... unfortunately, the chain broke... and I came crashing down on my head... ouch! I can’t say that I feel much younger right at the moment... but it was fun while it lasted though... thanks again... TD, I love your wisdom! Thanks so much for spending the time to read and reply... Smiles back at you! Carol Thank You so much! just a junkie, thank you for your kindness! Oh, by the way... Patricia... I was just kidding about falling off the swing...lol Gottcha! lol |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Richy: 15 years later I wonder that myself Content breeds contempt *shaking head* I know this well nice write, my friend xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It was as if you wrote the pages of many of your readers personal books of life! I read that you are new to writing poetry! Well, my dear poet, you are starting out of the gate with style! You most assuredly have talent and I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. So much truth and honesty. But please realize this, we each have within our grasp, the proverbial match that can get those home fires burning again!  Warm hugs, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-12-2003 08:14 PM).] |
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