You always mean to go back
but one day you look around and
life has passed by and you've somehow forgotten.
And you remember them for the way they were
for the way you were back then.
And one day a name, a face pops into your head
and you look back maybe even hoping they haven't
changed because maybe it would mean you haven't either.
But you read the words on the news item and it hurts
"released by the estate of..."
And then you know that time can't be granted or fooled
and sometimes people forgotten can never be found again.
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Reviewed by Candy T (Reader)
Reviewed on May 24, 2006
you write with a voice that knows more than many, and questions beyond what can be answered. i appreciate this so much. thank you.
Perhaps "..Quiet Storm" will help rekindle old flames buried and long forgotten or express the love so deeply locked inside of your soul longing to be released.
Regardless of where you may be found in love this beautiful masterpiece can be
This is a book of free verse poetry that addresses the seven main tests in life and offers some sensible solutions to passing those tests with minimal discomfort.
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