Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now

Billowing clouds up above
Sometimes smoky or just dust
Bluebirds maneuvering through
While Butterflies withdrew

All my past loves float away 
As in vapored clouds today
Becoming concealed by the moon
Only returning in afternoon

  Consequently standing here
  Between the earth and atmosphere
  Taken from my innocence
  As I look back and reminiscence

Memories only display
A vivid image I’ll downplay
Recalling this won’t be allowed
I can see from both sides now 

Uncertain and feeling confused
Not knowing what my life will do
Covered in a canopy of tears
Wrapped in a trap of fears

  Consequently standing here
  Between the earth and atmosphere
  Taken from my innocence
  As I look back and reminiscence



Margaret Franceschini August 1, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 2/11/2021 2:55:00 PM
A pleasure to find your lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Margaret
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Margaret Franceschini
Date: 5/4/2022 6:42:00 AM
thank you I actually didn't realize it was published until I received an email. so happy. thank you for reading and enjoying.
Date: 9/13/2015 5:27:00 PM
Hi Margaret: A typical Joni Mitchell atmosphere. I loved it!
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Margaret Franceschini
Date: 9/13/2015 5:39:00 PM
oh yes she is a great writer and singer, thank you for enjoying my poem!
Date: 9/1/2014 3:57:00 PM
what they said. once again i really enjoyed your words thank you.
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Date: 8/3/2014 9:24:00 AM
Love where you took this...hugs Tim
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Margaret Franceschini
Date: 8/3/2014 7:50:00 PM
thanks to you Tim!!
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