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I Forgot To Remember To Forget

When moonlight does fade and morning is at its best, basking in the sunlight that peeps above the crest. When rainbows flirt with meadow then aimlessly drifts away, sprinkling silver droplets to dampen newly mowed hay. When rolling clouds descend then linger within the valley, with grey stone walls to blend In main street and murky alley. When summer sunset expires begins to wane, turns to rust, many cloudless days to ponder before pasture mutates to dust. These memories have followed me through days honest and true, an era gone, yet a moment to share this vision with you. “My mind belongs to yesterday of that I have no regret, just like playing an old ‘78’ rpm record I forgot to remember to forget!” © Harry J Horsman 2010

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 5/3/2015 4:38:00 PM
Just returning to this rich and vivid piece Harry, hope all is well,,'
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Date: 4/24/2015 6:29:00 AM
Ah Harry I came looking for you through PS Search. How wise they are to put this poem first on their list. Great work my friend, a pleasure to read. Trusting you are well, Scott.
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Date: 12/18/2012 11:32:00 AM
Ha hA... what a paradox moment... forget to forget... I mean remember to forget... xool poem...pd
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Date: 11/30/2012 2:14:00 PM
Harry - Nice poem. Enjoyed reading, and the last line tis good closing. - Gail
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Date: 10/29/2012 7:45:00 AM
gone to my faves at home , printing it out xx
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Date: 4/17/2012 6:19:00 PM
Harry, the last line is so wonderful. For the good old days!! This is loaded with great nostalgic images, my friend. Good to see you here!!
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Date: 2/21/2012 2:27:00 PM
Enjoyed the richness of your lines here Harry amid the reality of the scenes depicted..)
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Date: 9/3/2010 10:21:00 AM
Oh, harry, this is so nice. I must have missed it and it took me forever to find a poem just now of yours that i had not read. SO you must be older than me if you listened to the 78's haha. Hanky panky. It means playing around and I could swear it was a dance, but not positive anymore. Do tell me what you find out about it. Luv,Andrea
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Date: 7/27/2010 3:58:00 AM
Like the metaphoric language that you have used in this one..Kinda sad ring to it...Sara
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Date: 7/25/2010 8:01:00 AM
very nice poem, thoroughly enjoyed it
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Date: 7/25/2010 7:39:00 AM
Harry I absolutely love this piece and so aptly titled as well.. Thank you for taking time out to read my piece as well.. Bb Wilma
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Date: 7/25/2010 7:37:00 AM
Dear Harry, I love the images in this poem and the statement at the end is one to which I can relate. "I forgot to remember to forget!" What a great line. I think of you as my friend and it hurts me when someone takes a poke at a friend. I'm ready to ride off into the sunset when my horseman comes a calling. Thank you for the beautiful poem. Love, Carolyn
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