Forgotten Forest

These past years I’ve lived in memories,
stitched together to fight the growing grey.

Thoughts and longings like light
dappled through the leaves of a forest.

Lost amongst the loam and brush
this fog settles, befuddles the mind.

Long forgotten branches grown
mossed beards shudder though
breath and wind hasn't blown.

Bereft of life and sun the growth 
is sterile, dry and false.

These trails winding in and out
Stumbling through roots and shade
To bask in the warmth of her memory when found.

I have been the prodigal daughter, 
Lost in the path home, for home was her
And she has gone.


(Surreal)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Duncan Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM
This is a very nice write congrats on your nice win. I always thought of my mom as I thought of "home" ;}
Kendrick Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 7:54 PM
This is an outstanding example of what she was looking for in her contest. A big congratulations, Tara. Luv, Andrea
Devonshire Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 6:53 AM
A very touching poem, Tara. Indeed home is where our loved ones are and when they are gone, we roam aimlessly. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 4:58 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Tara in Thvia's contest. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Tara - Many Congrats for big win in contest.... Luv/Best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta
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November 30, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Congrats Tara on your big win in Thvia's contest with this awesome entry .. enjoy your top spot tonight with luv..
Mehta Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Nice personification with good images, tara
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