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What Little Remains

I finally found the love I had been searching my entire life for, and as I look at the clock, the minutes ticking away, a second hand taunting me, hours making faces watching my life fading day by day My old heart breaks because I know I will die lonely wondering why I didn’t find her sooner and why I can’t have her now that I have for what little remains… of me

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/18/2016 11:26:00 AM

Beautiful poem, Chris. Very emotionally rich in angst and soulful yearning. I guess I'm the outsider here on this one, because I don't look at it w/sad eyes. I see it the other way around. As you get closer to death's door, the door to eternity gets nearer too. And if you and that loved one believe the same way, they you will see other forever. That's just little ole romantic me. Lovely poem though. Much love, bruh.

Chris Green
Date: 11/18/2016 5:02:00 PM

Thanks my friend, it's really not so much about dying as it is finding that special love a little too late in life. You know the old saying, if only I had met you sooner.

Carol B.

Date: 11/17/2016 10:57:00 PM

This really tugs at the heartstrings! Such a sad write but makes me realize I have to live in the moment and treasure every second.

Chris Green
Date: 11/18/2016 8:22:00 AM

Thank you Carol. I'm glad you liked this one.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/17/2016 4:24:00 PM

So sad Chris, hope it wasn't my poem that brought on this melancholy mood.Great write anyway, emotions are palpable.

Chris Green
Date: 11/17/2016 5:29:00 PM

Thanks John, you never know, a lot of things inspire me and your poetry is one of those things often

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/17/2016 3:50:00 PM

So sad Chris. One must never give up or give in to events, when not knowing what is ahead in time left.

Chris Green
Date: 11/17/2016 5:27:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, that is so true. I appreciate you my sweet friend, I truly do.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/17/2016 2:41:00 PM

Such is life manytimes....but there is a reason for the plan in our lives..We are short-sighted at times..and see feel only loss..Not realizing the big picture might be more beautiful than not having her at all.Am touched.

Chris Green
Date: 11/17/2016 5:26:00 PM

You are so right Charmaine. Focus on the good things...sometimes that is hard to do, but I try. Thank you my sweet friend, your words an always welcomed on my page

Tim Smith

Date: 11/17/2016 2:30:00 PM

Very heartbreaking poem Chris. Just makes one cherish love.

Chris Green
Date: 11/17/2016 2:32:00 PM

Thanks so much Tim. I really appreciate your visits.