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A Reflection On My Recollections

My recollections -

whether they be good or bad -

   do not make me glad.

Best times cannot be remade;

if I’m lucky, , ,  bad ones fade.


Written Oct. 27, 2012
For Michael J. Falotico's Reflection Poetry Contest

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Joe Maverick

October 31, 2012 at 12:41 PM

quite a fatalistic feel to this one from your versatile store Andrea.."

Joy Wellington

October 30, 2012 at 10:33 PM

I should hope you will remember the good ones...those are the ones that will make you not worry so much about the bad ones. Best wishes and one love. Joy Wells

Phyllis Babcock

October 30, 2012 at 2:21 PM

How we wish those bad ones will fade quickly. So true with these words. Snow has melted today so hopefully nice for the kids on Halloween. love phyl

Len Gasun

October 30, 2012 at 6:49 AM

Hi, my dear friend Andrea! I'm so glad stopping by here tonight and read this new wonderful Tanka of yours. I love every word in your poem especially the ones in the last line. Good luck for a big win and best wishes always! love, Leonora

Ronny Madonsela

October 30, 2012 at 6:31 AM

GREAT TANKA , ITS A TRUE DELIGHT *SMILES RON

Holly Moore

October 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

What a wonderful tanka...I'm so glad I stopped by. Thanks for your comments...Holly Moore

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

October 28, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Rhyming Tanka, a beauty with its philosophical content, Andea!! Jag

Cory Long

October 28, 2012 at 7:02 PM

I love it!!I agree with your every word.. Hope all is well I am doing alright.. Good luck in the contest. cory

Debbie Guzzi

October 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Oh I don't know..if we forget the bad ones we forget the lesson aye? Light & Love

Mohammad Yamin

October 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM

An excellent Tanka. Wish you a win in the Contest.I thank you for your kind and uplifting comment on my poem The Prisoner, Andrea. I find it difficult to convey a meaningful thought in 31 syllables of 5 lines. However, I have attempted to do just that. -Mohammad

Lucilla Carrillo

October 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Good reflection' s poem. They say time takes care of everything. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Robert Johnson

October 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

The sun will come out tomorrow. And yesterday will fade. The warmth of love we find today let's us know we've got it made. In the shade. :) Hello.

Sara Kendrick

October 28, 2012 at 2:17 PM

We surely can't relive the past and it is hard to forget the bad but eventually we do..Thanks for stopping by my work..Your comments are always so uplifting..Sara

Joann Grisetti

October 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Like your poem for Michael's contest. Best of luck.

Ilene Bauer

October 28, 2012 at 2:06 PM

very wise, philosophical and poetic all at the same time!

Kash Poet

October 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Very good introspectional tanka on the theme of this contest Andrea!It will do good in the contest.

Russell Sivey

October 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM

This is a stupendously wondrous write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening and delightful poem this afternoon! What a powerful little verse this one is Andrea, I love the implications that you bring upon it! What a spectacular piece, Great Work!!

Terry O'Leary

October 28, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Philosophical and very nice! Good luck in the contest... Terry

Daver Austin

October 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM

I am wishing you no bad recollections, old friend. Love, daver

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Andrea, it's just gorgeous! - Luck in contest. - Anne-Lise :)

Ravindra K Kapoor

October 28, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Last two lines have the glitter of Gems. What a beauty it is to remember only the best and forget the rest. In so few words you have given your philosophy. My good wishes for your contest entry Andrea. Sorry the Love Story which I shall be placing on PS is not yet complete. I will let you know. Love and best wishes....Ravindra K . ..Andrea D