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Give Me a Smile

Lately I have began to feel like I'm in this world all alone Blankly,so often staring at things As if they are the unknown My mind seems to be slipping A little more every day I don't think I will ever find the end To the distance it will stray A year ago things were simple Everything was in it's place Now my memory has left me Gone without a trace Once in a while I will think a thought Then write it down as quick as I can But then my days seem shorter With that pen clasped in my hand My minutes have turned to hours Soon my hours will turn to days Next it will be the blue skies That have all been turned to greys My thoughts will begin to get jumbled Unable to speak or write Which then makes all the grey skies All be turned to night So when you ever have a happy thought Think about it as long as you can Then think about the person that wrote this That poet who's name was DAN :o) (23)

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/19/2012 2:28:00 PM

I know the alone feeling,,, this is me right now... I'm smiling at you right now....:-) :-)...pd

Ashek Rahaman

Date: 11/17/2011 9:58:00 AM

u r a wonderfull poet DAN.

Dan Kearley
Date: 11/17/2011 11:09:00 AM

Thanks for uplifting comment.

Louis Rams

Date: 8/30/2011 10:15:00 PM

an excellent write and truth in your words is it dimentia or alzheimers? hmmm i wonder

Dan Kearley
Date: 8/30/2011 10:23:00 PM

It came from a head injury.And now I think I have some kind of swelling in my brain or something.Still looking for answers.Finding more answers on my own though.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 8/21/2011 7:02:00 PM

Is this true Dan? I was without memory or knowledge of who I was for 5 years. The last two years my life has returned to normal - amazing - and I have been writing for the last six months, something I never did before. This verse of yours brings tears to my eyes. Thank you!

Dan Kearley
Date: 8/21/2011 9:43:00 PM

Thank you,for commenting.I was told twenty yrs ago that I had a gift.But at the time just didn't see it until about a year ago.Now words are flowing free,but my memory is now going.I'm glad this poem touched your heart :-) That is the only reason I write.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/17/2011 4:07:00 PM

enjoyed reading today!! dan don't forget the soup....we need to hear from you. hehe

Dan Kearley
Date: 8/17/2011 6:09:00 PM

Oh....Ok :-) Thank you always.

Robert Johnson

Date: 8/16/2011 5:47:00 PM

Alshiemers thoughts at home without a phone. Can leave one feeling awfully alone. But communication done in pen. Can help one get out of bed again. Remember to keep your thoughts at bay. When it's something that you shouldn't say. But kindness is always a welcome sign. May your heart know love when you see this :) of mine.

Dan Kearley
Date: 8/17/2011 6:08:00 PM

Thanks for the smile.And nice little write ya got there. :-)

Dan Kearley

Date: 8/16/2011 11:01:00 AM

Sorry to say,but this is a true fact in my life.I am thankful for all the comments I get.It always enlightens my heart to know that I maybe able to still write a good poem now & then. :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/12/2011 12:00:00 AM

gosh ,Dan, you sound so alone there. I hope you don't have real memory loss, the kind which has plagued some people I have been close to in my life. I like how this reaches out to us with that spirit that nearly all poets have, wanting to touch others and be remembered my them as well. LUv, Andrea

Katie Telling

Date: 8/11/2011 9:06:00 PM

Thanks for the comment on my poem Dan! I really appreciate it :) And I love this poem! It's so true about life and getting older, you captured it very well!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/11/2011 8:33:00 PM

Amazing poetry!!!! I loved it! Wow-so talented you are. I especially like the beggining and end-how it catches the attention, and wrapped up so perfectly to conclude! Wonderful! Always, Laura

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/11/2011 2:52:00 PM

It was a pleasure to read your very interesting writing today Dan. Thank you for posting your poetry for us all to read and enjoy. Hoping you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol

Chiquitachiamaka Baity

Date: 8/11/2011 10:07:00 AM

This is a lovely poem Dan.... luv the ending...well penned my friend...thanks for sharing