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Does it really Matter?
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Does it really Matter? |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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I wonder if it matters- Where you’ve been, or what you’ve done, Who will hate, or who will miss you, When you’ve made your final run? All the pathways you’ve not taken, Nor the sunsets you’ve not seen… Nor the friends that you’ve forsaken, What, if anything, they mean? Childhood memories have faded- Growing dim, with passing years. And the fires of youthful passions- Oft are drowned by grown-up tears- And the funerals attended- Sad goodbyes that you have said- And the sighs, and those, “If only’s…” We have murmured o’er the dead. Does it matter? Does it really? If it does, then we should learn- To express our real affections- While the flame of life does burn. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Briliant words of wisdom. Very nice Tracey The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
"Does It Really Matter? I wonder how many people have asked that question down through the ages. I think it must matter if we care enough to ask. Enjoyed your wisdom. Ida |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
Awww this is a beautiful poem I particularly liked this stanza ........ Childhood memories have faded- Growing dim, with passing years. And the fires of youthful passions- Oft are drowned by grown-up tears- ....... This is an excellent example of fine writing..  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
As usual your words hit home~~ Hope you are well M |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gunslinger, Your last strophe is right on. Bobby |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
I've got a few regrets and things unsaid Does it matter? Does it really? If it does, then we should learn- To express our real affections- While the flame of life does burn. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wise words you've written... we should all heed that last verse! *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed your thoughts...James |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
As always, perfect meter and thought-provoking, with that gripping emotional hook. You really know how to write. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Yes, it matters to me and yes, I agree. We should take the time now to express these things that matter to us. I am a fan. Alison |
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