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Getting It Together

Hate bedewed with youth
power to impair one’s kin,
grace in growing old
a time to regret, lament...
grandson, reflection of time.

© Harry J Horsman 2012

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

October 1, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Very strong, touching emotion in this winning poem Harry, I am glad grief can fall into reflection. :) Sheri

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 1, 2012 at 5:44 AM

Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Get it together" contest Harry. Love, Carol

Terry O'Leary

September 30, 2012 at 4:10 AM

Much wisdom... great poem... Congrats on your win! Terry

Poet Destroyer A

September 29, 2012 at 12:33 AM

Hi Harry once again, congratulations with your wonderful and well deserved win after expression your thoughts for the ~~India Arie - "Get it together" ~ Contest... It was nice hosting this contest for "Hughes, William" from the soup. Take care~ XOX ~PD

Nette Onclaud

September 2, 2012 at 3:42 AM

bittersweet nostalgia graces this page,harry... the next generations continues our dreams.. so wonderful!..huggs!..:)

Cindy Cayton

September 2, 2012 at 3:07 AM

good read, I enjoyed it so much and thanks for your comment, it is much appreciated ~ Cindy

Sara Kendrick

September 1, 2012 at 3:58 PM

The reflection of ourselves in their lives brings back those memories...Enjoyed reading ..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Audrey Haick

September 1, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Deep, insightful write, Harry..I love the last line in your introspective Tanka. I hope all is well. Am glad you enjoyed, "Child of Love"...written for my dearest sister who's now with God. Love, Annalise