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The Past

I wanted to live the dream Be all that life handed it seemed I followed my heart, followed my schemes But life had a different direction it seems. I think about the years past Broken dreams that did not last We were friends but we both forgot Different destinies is what we sought Words we never said, never spoken Promises we made but became broken Another day, another year has come and gone Time has passed away when all is said and done Our memories remain in the distant past The years have moved on rather fast Time with all it shadows cast Our paths once crossed but it did not last. 4/17/15

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Date: 5/21/2015 10:25:00 PM
Great! It's a lovely poem.
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Date: 5/3/2015 2:01:00 AM
Dear Phyllis, this poem has such a poignant message that I really related to because of my past marriage like it was written for me, by me. Very moving and beautifully written. 7 and I am fav'ing it!
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Date: 4/25/2015 8:11:00 AM
yes, I can relate to this one, dear Phyll - lovely write
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Date: 4/21/2015 7:51:00 PM
It is so strange when we cross paths with old friends and we can't seem to make that connection again. I enjoyed this one, dear.
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Date: 4/18/2015 1:55:00 PM
- The years go by ...... we are waiting so long .... that new contact becomes difficult - I recognize myself in your writing - A touching and great poem dear, Phyllis! - I wish you a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 4/21/2015 6:16:00 PM
Thanks Anne Lise and yes time becomes a factor.
Date: 4/18/2015 4:53:00 AM
This poem has a real feeling of melancholy to it Phillis, which made me recall some of my own sad memories. Beautifully written my friend!
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 4/21/2015 6:16:00 PM
Thanks Connie. I think we all have memories in the past that we wish we would have done differently.
Date: 4/17/2015 7:46:00 PM
G'day Phyllis... after reading your poem I felt a little nostalgic myself about those crossroads in life. From time to time we all think about those we have lost contact with. Thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 4/21/2015 6:18:00 PM
Thanks my good friend for your comments. Yes we do lose contact and as we get older we wonder what has happened in their lives.
Date: 4/17/2015 5:13:00 PM
Lovely nostalgic write we can all relate to Phyllis - time moves on and so do we - friendships come and go for many reasons:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 4/21/2015 6:19:00 PM
Thanks Jan. Yes friendships do come and go.

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