Tim Smith Poet Personification

Gone But Not Forgotten

Trills tumble through an air long silenced
warbled melodies enlighten the palate 
whistles delight but fly off to the thistle
freighted by the frigid speak  
amongst the downturn of the day
where blue skies lost their way

Memories of warm caresses
sing along in forgotten dreams
eclipsed heat of destiny
dealt away behind a curtain
draping naked rays of beauty
relegated to shroud in faded grey

Faint knocks of glory soon heard
where smiles seep in secret
gone but not forgotten
under blankets of hope
a moon struck douse of patience 
left to awaken another day

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Robert Lindley January 5, 2017 at 9:37 AM SUPERB POEM, LAST STANZA IS SOLID GOLD IN MY BOOK!A7

Mark Martin December 31, 2016 at 11:15 AM Well written Tim. Congrats on your win! :-)

Deborah Burch December 28, 2016 at 7:15 AM Congratulations Tim!!! Well written and well done!! Hugggs. Deb

Afzal Nusker December 28, 2016 at 6:45 AM A masterpiece of a poem, so engaging. Congrats!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 28, 2016 at 6:27 AM Wonderful personification. I enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Eve Roper December 28, 2016 at 12:42 AM This is very lovely congratulations on your win :) Don't forget to eat those blackeyed peas for the New Year Hugs Eve

Rob Carmack December 27, 2016 at 9:06 PM Really liked what you did here Tim, congrats.

Arthur Vaso December 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM This goes so well with the previous poem! I think some poems are more powerful for lack of a better word when read as a "series" if that makes any sense! Another great write!

Charmaine Chircop December 14, 2016 at 2:08 PM The title in itself is beautiful and the poem even more...Nostalgic..sentimental..romantic..and A wowzer..A fave. Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 2:14 PM I need the sun to warm my face...welcome back Charma and Thank you : )

Charlie Smith December 14, 2016 at 7:43 AM Congratulations Tim... Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 11:25 AM Did I win something? Hope its a trip to the tropics

Darren White December 14, 2016 at 2:57 AM This speaks to me on so many levels... Direct, indirect. It reads and tells, and underneath it speaks of longing. A 7 and a fave Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM Thank you so very much Darren

Chris Green December 13, 2016 at 4:44 PM This was a defining piece that speaks loudly of your talent my friend. Absolutely beautiful though the missing and the longing to revisit the one who created these memories is felt. Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 11:17 AM The longing days of winter are upon us.

Andrea Dietrich December 13, 2016 at 3:51 PM So beautiful, Tim, just getting better and better! Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 11:15 AM Thank you Andrea

Heidi Sands December 13, 2016 at 3:51 PM This is so nice Tim! :) Tim Smith December 14, 2016 at 11:16 AM Thanks so much Heidi

Daniel Turner December 13, 2016 at 1:55 PM You are such a great writer, Tim. This is simply beautiful poetry! Tim Smith December 13, 2016 at 2:08 PM Thank you my friend