I was once a lonely person
Whose love had gone away
I sat and waited longingly
For the dawn of a better day.
It seemed I was forgotten
That wasn't really so
All my life I've had many friends
Who kept me on the go.
I've been here and I've been there
I've travelled around and yet,
Out there are lots of good people
Who I have never met.
Now I've found someone who loves me
I've learned to love myself
Enjoy the business of living
Now I am off the shelf.
Life is too short to spend much time
On things that might have been
I moved on with the life I was living
Became more willing and keen.
Author notes
Life has many changes as time goes by
A contest entry
- Wise Poet's Society Wisdom Contest by DawnBaby.
2300 points, ended August 16, 2008, 11 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabout
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I very much enjoyed this
Ah, so I find one of our new members is a rhymer, great job on this piece. You're talent is very welcome in our group! -
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Thank you. My better half says I must think in rhyme as most of my poetry is written that way. I am looking forward to being an reasonably active member of the group.
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This is excellently written. It scans flows & rhymes so well. A great take on the prompt as well. Bloody good contest entry. Good luck!
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I appreciate your encourageing comment. Thank you, and for the good wishes, I thank you too.
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Now I've found someone who loves me
I've learned to love myself
Enjoy the business of living
Now I am off the shelf.
this line hit close to home for me for im struggling with this in life -
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I think that many are like you. Just be patient, there is plenty of time. Thanks for your comments and I pray that things will turn out OK for you.
Cheers
Bob
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Now this poem is the bees knees. This is really special. This is a lovely work of art. I especially love the lines 'Now I've found someone who loves me
I've learnt to love myself'
Very catching and so true. Excellent work!
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I had some time this afternoon, i was thinking of a friend who lost his wife recently and the poem came into my head. So, I wrote it down. You have made my day, Thank you heaps, and heaps.
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