Dan Kearley Poet Rhyme

Give Me a Smile

Lately I have began to feel like
I'm in this world all alone
Blankly,so often staring at things
As if they are the unknown
My mind seems to be slipping
A little more every day
I don't think I will ever find the end
To the distance it will stray
A year ago things were simple
Everything was in it's place
Now my memory has left me
Gone without a trace
Once in a while I will think a thought
Then write it down as quick as I can
But then my days seem shorter
With that pen clasped in my hand
My minutes have turned to hours
Soon my hours will turn to days
Next it will be the blue skies
That have all been turned to greys
My thoughts will begin to get jumbled
Unable to speak or write
Which then makes all the grey skies
All be turned to night
So when you ever have a happy thought
Think about it as long as you can
Then think about the person that wrote this
That poet who's name was DAN  :o)

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Poet Destroyer A December 19, 2012 at 2:28 PM I know the alone feeling,,, this is me right now... I'm smiling at you right now....:-) :-)...pd

Ashek Rahaman November 17, 2011 at 9:58 AM u r a wonderfull poet DAN. Dan Kearley November 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM Thanks for uplifting comment.

Louis Rams August 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM an excellent write and truth in your words is it dimentia or alzheimers? hmmm i wonder Dan Kearley August 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM It came from a head injury.And now I think I have some kind of swelling in my brain or something.Still looking for answers.Finding more answers on my own though.

Elizabeth Wesley August 21, 2011 at 7:02 PM Is this true Dan? I was without memory or knowledge of who I was for 5 years. The last two years my life has returned to normal - amazing - and I have been writing for the last six months, something I never did before. This verse of yours brings tears to my eyes. Thank you! Dan Kearley August 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM Thank you,for commenting.I was told twenty yrs ago that I had a gift.But at the time just didn't see it until about a year ago.Now words are flowing free,but my memory is now going.I'm glad this poem touched your heart :-) That is the only reason I write.

Doris Culverhouse August 17, 2011 at 4:07 PM enjoyed reading today!! dan don't forget the soup....we need to hear from you. hehe Dan Kearley August 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM Oh....Ok :-) Thank you always.

Robert Johnson August 16, 2011 at 5:47 PM Alshiemers thoughts at home without a phone. Can leave one feeling awfully alone. But communication done in pen. Can help one get out of bed again. Remember to keep your thoughts at bay. When it's something that you shouldn't say. But kindness is always a welcome sign. May your heart know love when you see this :) of mine. Dan Kearley August 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM Thanks for the smile.And nice little write ya got there. :-)

Dan Kearley August 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM Sorry to say,but this is a true fact in my life.I am thankful for all the comments I get.It always enlightens my heart to know that I maybe able to still write a good poem now & then. :-)

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM gosh ,Dan, you sound so alone there. I hope you don't have real memory loss, the kind which has plagued some people I have been close to in my life. I like how this reaches out to us with that spirit that nearly all poets have, wanting to touch others and be remembered my them as well. LUv, Andrea

Katie Telling August 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM Thanks for the comment on my poem Dan! I really appreciate it :) And I love this poem! It's so true about life and getting older, you captured it very well!

Laura Breidenthal August 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM Amazing poetry!!!! I loved it! Wow-so talented you are. I especially like the beggining and end-how it catches the attention, and wrapped up so perfectly to conclude! Wonderful! Always, Laura

Carol Sunshine Brown August 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM It was a pleasure to read your very interesting writing today Dan. Thank you for posting your poetry for us all to read and enjoy. Hoping you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM This is a lovely poem Dan.... luv the ending...well penned my friend...thanks for sharing