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Between The Albums Open Covers |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
I saw an old friend, After many years; The scene looked like It was set in summer, Before his personal sun burned out. No! By looking close, I knew That it was April, Magnolia blooms Were background decorations On what seemed a rainy day, On finer study, saw the grey Was shock by re cognition caused. Not passing clouds aplay at games; It was the fall of pent emotions, Held inside for years retained That dulled the pictures gloss; The drops that smeared the paper, Was the fall of several tears. His smiling image, was repasted On my deep remembrance places, And my heart sang fondness songs To my dead friend, that lives in folds Between the albums open covers. |
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backtash123 Junior Member
since 2006-04-22
Posts 46 |
This poem was pleasant to read, as it made me remember meetings with relatives. |
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Musicmaker1969 
since 2000-06-25
Posts 589Peterborough, Ontario Canada |
What a sad poem. I am so sorry for your loss of your friend. You express yourself well and even well enough to touch the readers' heart. I hope you are able to heal and one day remember the good times, rejoicing in the life s/he had and that you can find another friend to fill your void. May God bless you. Sheri Adams Jesus lives in my heart! He can in yours too!!! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Backtash and Musicmaker Thank you for reading and your replies...  My friend has been dead for ten years now, I have not thought of him for a long time, and the picture in the album reminded me of the loss. A person cries to purge the grief, A wonderful vent we humans have... Tears are balm that help heal loss. ---------ice ><> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lays close to the heart, this does... I recently received photos of close family members photos I had never seen before, only to be reminded that our resemblance is shared in eye-mirrors... and in this way, our love comes home again. Finding a poem from you on any given day are priceless treasures. Thank you. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 I understand so deeply |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford...Photographs are so often the only tangible thing left of those who have passed on. I have many that are dear to me and over which I shed a tear now and then.  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
And when we open the albums the years just fall away and it all seems like yesterday. A lovely write and when I'm strong I may brave my albums again. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my, I felt this deep in my soul.. Old photographs..old friends, relatives.. at times the memories flood back with just the glimpse of a picture. Thank you Ford.. I need to 'look up' some friends, and memories. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Ford, A beautiful but sad read. I send you hugs. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ford, for a moment, you breathed life back into your friend ~ and I was pleased to meet him.  A lovely, poignant write. Love & Eternal Light, Linda  |
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mariae Member
since 2006-04-24
Posts 54Denmark, Europe |
Another proof that we never really forget even if they seem unreachable :-) |
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