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How Sad True Sadness

There was a sadness I revered But never possessed, Because there was youth And hope to spare, But as youth ebbs, And hope recedes, I know that sadness for real, And how sad true sadness feels.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/31/2016 2:09:00 AM
Woah creatively done! Sad n morose ending which adds to its poetic sense swell. Great to read u again, yor talent must cheer u up too. Hope to see u by my latest poem too.
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Carl Halling
Date: 1/31/2016 6:41:00 AM
Thank you so much, Zaynub, yes creativity is a source of great joy to me. Carl.
Date: 1/27/2016 1:11:00 PM
CARL, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
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Carl Halling
Date: 1/31/2016 6:40:00 AM
Thanks, Skat, I'm so glad you liked this piece. Carl.

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