Gone

by N J Thornton   Jul 19, 2006


I used to yearn for our enveloped photographs
to awaken -- again, embracing us in a
warm memory since gone,

and according to my calendars that was
a long time ago…

Now, I marvel why the snapshots aren’t yet
covered in dust, only to reminisce that
the memories are more whimsical
in mind than in reality. Fortunately,
my indulgence in solitude has removed
cobwebs that had veiled our shared years.

See -- air smells sweeter without
you breathing it before me,
and pillows feel fresher with only
my hair caressing them. The knot is untied,
and the white memorial marking on my finger
has healed and forgotten our past.

I have space to renovate myself
in today’s images, express myself, now
your brawny shadow has gone.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Tiny Reader

    This is a breath of fresh air on this site :) Not all, I loved him, then he left and now I'm happy.

    and according to my calendars that was
    a long time ago…

    ^ Great line. I really enjoyed this poem

  • 17 years ago

    by xTheEcstasyOfSuicidex

    Also not your best, but very strong with emotion. I'm not sure what else to say, really. Forgive me.

    xDarkSuicidex 5.5

  • 17 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    I love it

  • 17 years ago

    by Choose xX Alex Xx Life

    This is really good no wonder you got loads of comments and votes :):)

    please comment on my poems i like to have feedback thanx xxx alex xxx

  • 17 years ago

    by J Lau

    Love the poem. Haven't read your poems for quite a while... I'm happy to get the sense of a more relaxed and happier writer. This poem certainly contains your unique style of writing... love the choice of words and the mood you expressed within. Good work! 5/5

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