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The Golden Years
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The Golden Years |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
The Golden Years Sitting in this lonely room Stillness all around The smell of dampness covers me Why can’t I hear one sound? The musty fragrance in the air Chokes my every breath Yet the emptiness can seem so loud When there’s nothing left to bequeath. I reach out into the empty space Searching for a clue Will I find serenity In what I have left of you? Loneliness and emptiness Seem to go hand in hand And looking at my own I see A golden wedding band. Life will no more be the same Without you by my side My presence here seems senseless And I have no more will to cry. I look beneath my feet and see A wealth so bold and sure A memory left from the past A gift so proud and pure. What secrets hold this Persian rug That’s been trampled on for years What stories it must have to tell To these windows without shears. Flakes of dust gently float on air And shimmer in the sun’s rays Settling down so quietly On whatever that they may. I take a breath and turn to go And wipe a few stray tears Memories are all that’s left After all these golden years. 2000 |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Sentimental and nostalgic..... Well Done!!!! Enjoyed!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
What a sad and heartfelt poem... Quatro, may golden rays of promise and hope radiate through your window... and into your heart... And bring you the courage and will to continue to be happy... Just as I’m sure, you would have wanted, if it was your loved one there, sorely missing you, and cherishing your Persian rug... Sincerely, Richy |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
quatro, what a sad, but beautiful poem. Very, very heartfelt. This is really precious. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Hugs, Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gee...  ...I know how this feels...it aches to me |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Bridgette, Thank you for reading! You are appreciated. quatro |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Richy, My window is wide open my hair blows with the breeze. I feel the warmth of the sun and it's gentle squeeze. My heart is content and my will is growing strong. I thank God I have found hope and the will to carry on. Thank you. quatro This was written in a whim. Inspired by your response. |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Ethel, Thank you so much for your kind words. quatro |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Passing, I'm sorry to have brought painful memories back to you. I hope that you have more happy ones than sad. quatro |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
well written and thought It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
And a beautiful whim it was! Hey, try saying that three times really fast... lol Quatro, I’m so glad to hear that your heart is content... And that your will is strong... I’m very happy for you! Richy |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Vandana & QjQ, Thanks for Stopping by. Richy, Thanks for the laugh and for reading. quatro |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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quatro Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 392Galveston, Texas |
Thanks James |
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