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by Timothy r   Jan 26, 2006


The news of your eminent demise...
Has taken me back to a happier time
When as children we laughed and cried
Never being conscious of what the world had in mind

It seems as though my senses have deserted me
Maybe so I cannot hurt anymore...

But the smell of our playing field smacks me in the face
Bringing back childhood hopes and dreams
Now being destroyed by death all around
Making us wish we had never grown up in the first place

Time and distance have changed the canvas
Once painted by a little child`s finger...

Do you remember our little town store?
Our favorite soft ice cream flavor?
That today leaves such a bitter taste
Nothing but dread and heartache to savor?

The news of your eminent demise...
Has brought me back here to a devastating time
One more chance to see your emerald eyes
One more time to see them shine

I won`t be coming home ever again.

© copyright 2005 by Timothy r

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  • 16 years ago

    by NyellMoonlight

    Wow... I'm speechless...
    This is so deeply touching, I felt every line.
    Sadness of this piece is entwined with the beauty of your poetical expression, and that mix made amazing and heartfelt combination. Whole poem is also very unique.
    I like the topic that you picked, and the fact that you put your heart in this piece.
    I can't chose my favorite part, every stanza is simply flawless.
    This poem is going to my favorites.

  • 16 years ago

    by Sweet Disposition

    I don't quite understand it but I think it's great because it's very mysterious and the description's fantastic. You're very talented.

  • 17 years ago

    by Natalie

    Wow. This was really good. The last line that you had "I won't be coming home ever again" Really added more power to the poem. Great job! 5/5

    .x.TaLeEe.x.

  • 18 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    This is an excellent piece, full of bittersweet nostalgia and sadness.Some great use of images, the little details make it more real.Nice flow throughout, excellent conveyance of emotion.Very heartfelt, a sad, harsh reality of the people and things we lose as we grow older.Great piece.

  • 18 years ago

    by Melissa

    This is heartbreaking. I can completely relate to this, I haven't been back to my home town since my dad's funeral and I don't think I ever will.

    "Time and distance have changed the canvas
    Once painted by a little child`s finger..."
    ^^^ I love this line! Great stuff!

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