Divide

I feel the pull of days gone past—
The strain of heart that comes with time:
The cold and empty space that’s left
By those once loved, now far behind

I feel the still of what is now—
A silent ache that longs to sound,
And cast bright colors once again
Upon this pale and foreign ground

I feel the weight of what is lost—
The rift that’s grown between our lives,
Condemning souls once warmly crossed
To slowly drift apart and die.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Sad but maybe not divide possibly can repair the riff.. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
Golden Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Absolutely wonderful piece, Nick! I'm so glad I discovered this gem tonight...it's going into my favorites. Hugs, Donna
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