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A Consolation
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I wrote this many years ago but it still holds true today. It doesn't matter how long we had lost a loved one, it feels as if it were yesterday.
A Consolation Why do I always think about those that I’ve loved in the past? I can’t reach them They’re dead and gone Noooo, that’s wrong… I can hear them Remembering all those fun times… Understanding now how they felt Ruling by the belt Oh but how I do miss them Why couldn’t I understand them then? So vivid are my colored set memories I can almost hear their voices They left without any choices I want to touch their wrinkled parched skin God…why did you take them away? Feeling their power engulf my memory banks They make known their presence Unaware by their senses I crave for them… Smelling familiar scents around me The times so long ago Spinning emotions in my head I can’t fathom they are dead They’ve really never left… Life’s merely an on going panoramic movie ©HCD

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Reviewed by ROOPA MENON

Reviewed on February 25, 2009

excellent poem

Reviewed by Vasile Baghiu

Reviewed on July 4, 2007

I like this poem, especially the last line: "Life’s merely an on going panoramic movie" Beautiful!
Vasile

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on May 17, 2007

How true. It always seems we long to say words after they are gone and never found the time when they were here. A sadness all it's own. Thank you for your great comments on my poetry. And welcome to the DEN!

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on August 29, 2006

YOur longing is felt my dear writer, in your words so true! I feel your pain! * Your writing is Excellent and I will be here awhile! Your writing reminds me of my style of wording, what a mirror! Warm HuGSs!*She*

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on August 19, 2006

Such truths here, Helen. Well done. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Reviewed on July 26, 2006

So very true. Wonderful penned, the emotions, the longing for the company of those we miss, you've perfectly expressed it.
Love and Peace, B&R

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2006

Nurse? Ex's? all dead? Erm if ever you're in my area, leave me alone..lol

Reviewed by Christine Christine (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2006

Excellent write!
Gwen

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