As I look back upon a life now passed
all appears different to what it once was,
as a child in my innocence I knew things would last
but I soon found out that the years fly fast
now at this time I stop and see so many flaws.
Many friends have passed my way
giving me insight and wisdom I hope,
bringing much sunshine to my days
yet along life's road have gone astray
as each has taken a different scope.
My soul still breathes the light
and I feel the same as I did then
yet things don't seem quite right
not as I thought they might
nothing like way back when.
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Poem Inspiration
Changed
From the outskirts of the town,
Where of old the mile-stone stood,
Now a stranger, looking down
I behold the shadowy crown
Of the dark and haunted wood.
Is it changed, or am I changed?
Ah! the oaks are fresh and green,
But the friends with whom I ranged
Through their thickets are estranged
By the years that intervene.
Bright as ever flows the sea,
Bright as ever shines the sun,
But alas! they seem to me
Not the sun that used to be,
Not the tides that used to run.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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A contest entry
- Inspired By Longfellow by cerridwen.
550 points, ended May 17, 2008, 5 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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beautiful!
this is beautiful and wonderfully matched the inspiration piece. Your words flowed and you really captured the spirit of the piece. Thanks for entering.
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