-- A Long Time Ago --

by John Herlihy

I finally manage to stop crying a long time ago,

Minutes fill hours, of the days what do I know.

Many things happened I no longer remember,

The past is past, leaving behind feelings tender.

We live in the moment as if every moment real,

The future arrives the present moment to steak.

Life is never easy, but still, we have to move on,

Time never waits for us, refuses to be put upon.

Life never allows us to leave things as they are,

Moments immediate now seem distant as a star.

Memories gone, the missing never takes leave,

Feelings still treasured without need to grieve.

The tree of life extends such benevolent shade,

Where once as a young child I merrily played.

Tears may yet return, in their time and place,

We remember sorrow with a touch of grace.

We want many things, but what do we know,

So much happened such a very long time ago.

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Thursday 4 July 2024