Flashback

Embers of forgotten love
Resurrected, plain and clear,
Burn fiercely for a moment last,
And in a moment, disappear

Brought on by open highway roads
And signs that flash before my eyes,
A sudden flood of joy and pain
Now rushes through my pensive mind

I feel as if I’m coming home –
My frantic heart begins to race,
And yet I feel as if I’m lost,
And my soul sinks and trails away

One moment I’m embraced by God,
The next I have been turned to stone;
I feel a warmth encase my heart,
Then wake to find that I'm alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 5:04 AM
It meant so much to me to read your poetry today Nick. I hope each day takes you to greater heights in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
Delacroix Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 7:37 PM
That's quite sad, although very well written. Great use of imagery to express your heart in flashback. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
Budd Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 1:45 PM
What a journey, I felt the flashback as real as life. Beautiful write, lovely flow and emotion to it.
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