Before the End

Sunflowers and dandelions. 
Sometimes in life it's a fine line.
We go outside to breathe the air.
Look around, try not to stare.

The little children play and run.
The girls are screaming, having fun.
Little boys follow along.
Learning the words to write the song.

A bouquet of summer's sweet refrain.
A timeless imprint on your brain.
To carry us into the night.
Beyond what sunshine brings to light.

After all the dreams come true.
But get lost in the dawning dew.
Only glimpses of love survive.
As you awake having to strive.

Finally finding out the truth.
About our fantasy's in youth.
All we wanted was a friend.
And a little love before the end.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/9/2019 10:01:00 PM
I wish to always dream... never to grow dormant in the life stream. True friends are few in a lifetime... I like this thought provoking poem.
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Date: 10/10/2019 7:54:00 AM
Yes indeed, to watch our dreams fade is to lose our vibrancy in that life stream. Thanks for stopping by and reading a couple Debra, Nice to have you splashing around in the soup bowl again. <3
Date: 9/23/2019 9:35:00 AM
before the end... so very true. Lovely write. Hugs. Ann
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Date: 9/23/2019 10:33:00 AM
:) <3 Hugs back Ann. Have a lovely day. :)
Date: 9/8/2019 11:39:00 PM
"All we wanted was a friend. And a little love before the end." - in the end, this is all any of us ever wanted. Bravo!
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Robert Johnson
Date: 9/9/2019 11:01:00 AM
Thanks for visiting friend. :) <3
Date: 9/1/2019 9:59:00 PM
That is all we all want in this life is to be loved. I agree. This is a lovely poem Leslie. Very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie : )
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Robert Johnson
Date: 9/1/2019 10:08:00 PM
Thank you for visiting Connie. Yes, to be loved and to get lei'd. :) lol I'm sure you've never heard that one before huh? :) I've never been to Hawaii. Would love to. <3 :)
Date: 8/30/2019 7:19:00 PM
Just came back to see if you are doing ok this week. Have not heard from you in a little while. I hope you have a nice weekend.
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Date: 8/25/2019 5:24:00 PM
oh Leslie, this is so sweet (bittersweet as well). FAVE
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Robert Johnson
Date: 8/25/2019 6:25:00 PM
Thanks Andrea. <3 :)
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