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Grief

Missing image
The past is always present
such an endless source of pain
though the mask I wear is pleasant
I still drag this ball and chain.

Now she’s gone, lost to chance
heart pinned upon my sleeve
over the death of this romance
such a heartache I must grieve.

The past is always present
though hidden behind my eyes.
The wellspring of my soul, so full
this tide of tears will rise.

Gone is the floral scent she wore
like a cleansing springtime rain
and all her silly quirks no more
furrowed brow, so lined in pain.

The past is always present
someone new, I'll fear to trust.
I must let go of loves lament
before my hearts put out to rust.

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Prompt: The Past Is Always Present

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  • Antebellum
    July 10
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    Love the rhyme here.
    thanks for sharing.


  • Guerrero
    May 26

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    i love the last stanza. you did great on this. i love the picture you added to it as it only ads to the write. nicley done


  • trekkergirl
    May 19
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    I gotta admit I like the prompt in this one... The past is always present.... so very true. This is a very well written poem. And it does fit in that you are grieving for a lost romance... lost love.

    Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for entering it into my contest.


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    April 6
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    Congrats on winning bronze! Well written rhyme, a heartbreaking poem.


  • Angels Whispers gold member
    April 2

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    CONGRATS

    Hello sweet soul,
    Congrats on your bronze, a well deserved write for a trophy.
    Your words touched deep and tugged hard at ones hearts strings.
    I wish you well with your writing and send much love and happiness.
    ~Anne~

  • piccola silver member
    March 31

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    Somehow I knew what you would do with this prompt. What I didn't know was with what beautiful rhyme you would do it.
    Thank you for entering.


  • Kathraina silver member
    March 29

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    This is a very lovely piece!
    Sad tale woven nicely. Great flow and construction too!
    Bravo!!!


    ♥ Kate

  • amysticwriter silver member
    March 19

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    A beautiful loving tribute to your wife...true love never dies...it always stays in our heart...stay strong...she is at peace...mary


  • chills gold member
    March 19

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    Yes, you should do just that - let go of loves lament and move on - Oh but it would be a treat if I took my own advice.. Take Care Now x and be OK

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