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Lense Illusions

I looked at snapshots From a bygone day Were things as great As people like to say Everything picture perfect Clothing and smile Captured by the camera These pictures in my pile There is my old self With a knowing look The memories flood back Like pages from a book As I keep flipping My tears make me shake Taking this look back What a huge mistake So back in the box To the rear of the shelf Hidden but not forgotten Still a part of myself

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Casarah Nance

Date: 7/7/2014 8:30:00 AM

Sometimes it is hard to look back, (hugs)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2014 8:50:00 AM

Hugs back to you.

Terry O'Leary

Date: 11/22/2012 7:46:00 AM

'They' say a picture is worth a thousand words... with your words, you've captured the worth of a thousand pictures... very nice... Terry

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 11/2/2012 2:41:00 AM

We evolve because of our history.....the good and the bad, easy and the hard, happy and the sad times........its all important and very much part of thyself :) Enjoyed your poem Richard very much - Shaz

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/2/2012 7:52:00 AM

Yes, I completely agree. I have no regrets, all the pain from the past furnishes us with incredible gifts that we otherwise may never have received. I really appreciate you spending so much time here reading my poems.