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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I dwell here with my memories- Of years which now have flown. Surrounded by acquaintances... All of whom are gone. The night times are my sustenance- I live within my dreams. The daytimes are my nightmares, And drag like years, it seems. I think of childhood crushes- Of little boys and girls... Who played like they were grown-ups... And players in this world. Football games, and drive-ins But, oh, so long ago... If only I could turn back time- I would; this much I know. I think of friends, and comrades- It seems they all have died. And sought that ephemeral world- While shutting me outside. My brother comes to haunt me, His smile, his foolish pride- Which led him to destruction- In ninety-six he died. My life’s composed of dreamdust- They, only, pleasure give... And only as I sleep at night... Do I truly live. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh this is so achingly sad... touched me very deeply. Thanks for it... K "He looked across the silky surface of the Severn... it was a famously difficult river with fierce tides..." From Jack Maggs |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Dear Troubadour, how I can relate to this piece, and my goodness, how well you've said it. Dreamdust brings so many back to me. Thank you, dear poet. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger~ You've sprinkled more than a little Dreamdust here. Wonderfully well-penned. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I can feel the aching loneliness in this, John. Very well expressed. Denise |
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