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Here and Gone

There comes a time when one must step aside. Leaving bits and pieces of their heart behind. In life everything may not be what it seems. For some it is a lesson they still must learn Memories will be left of sweet words spoken. Love and friendship was always freely given. The voice only heard in the poetry they wrote. A chapter of life has now been forever closed. "Free Verse Writer's contest" Sponsor "Nathan" Written by: Carol ~Sunshine~Brown 8th Place Winner

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Elaine George

Date: 3/27/2021 1:33:00 AM

Dear Carol, I often think of you. Hope life is being kind to you. I treasure the friendship we formed through poetry. I miss you! And wish you happiness and send you my love. Your friend forever, Elaine

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 2/25/2018 3:12:00 PM

Enjoyed. bbn

Funom Makama

Date: 12/17/2015 3:47:00 AM

lines with curves of wisdom and landscapes of awe! My mind is in a park of joy to how I manage selecting this page. Keep on writing dear poet and as always, a wonderful 7 without a doubt!

Charlene Wilcox

Date: 9/17/2014 6:18:00 PM

You have a very unique style...I like reading Your Poems...Keep up the good work..Thank You for showing Me this poem.

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/25/2013 3:37:00 PM

Hello Carol, a very emotive piece from you here I hope we do see more of your writes, hope you are keeping o k..'

Carol Eastman

Date: 9/26/2013 10:05:00 AM

A truth... that bares a part of our soul... Sooner or later we'll all leave PoetrySoup and our friends... and not necessarily by choice... Beautifully written.

Artie Beason

Date: 5/3/2013 5:09:00 AM

I love this poem Carol! Artie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/11/2013 9:08:00 PM

Carol, love the verse... I love the win you have in Nathan''s contest.....xox~LINDA

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/5/2012 3:59:00 PM

Carol you know you kinda have 2 end lines IF you want to save this and repost with the first 7 lines it would be a good contest entry? I do like when you write Free Verse! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/14/2012 7:57:00 AM

Thank you !!! Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/13/2012 1:11:00 AM

Congratulations Carol, a beautiful write xx

Joseph May

Date: 11/12/2012 9:12:00 AM

congrats on a great win Carol

Len Gasun

Date: 11/11/2012 11:32:00 PM

MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR AWESOME WIN, MY DEAR FRIEND CAROL! Love and hugs, LG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/11/2012 11:22:00 PM

CONGRATS CAROL ON A MAGNIFICENT WRITE AND WIN FOR NATHAN'S FREE VERSE CHALLENGE .. AN AMAZING WORK OF ART LUV ..

Nathan D.

Date: 11/11/2012 7:28:00 PM

' Good win' Nate

Juniper Lock

Date: 10/26/2012 6:29:00 PM

I love this Carol..it is defintiely going on my favorite list..Juniper

James Tate

Date: 10/23/2012 2:18:00 PM

Carol, superb job on Here and Gone. You have a rare talent

Len Gasun

Date: 10/17/2012 10:11:00 PM

Excellently written poem of yours my dear Carol. So sad but absolutely true! It's always like a bird's passage. I love it. Thank you for sharing and all your awesome congratulatory comments on my wins! love, Leonora

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/17/2012 10:35:00 AM

It's practical and happens. Absolute truth reminded. Loved always, bl

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 10/16/2012 5:46:00 PM

You were one of the first Poets to welcome me here almost 3 years ago. So I must make more time to read and appreciate your friendship. This piece is lovely and deep. Your an inspiration Love n hugs Michael

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 10/16/2012 5:03:00 PM

Carol; I like this poem, but it's sad. I know that we are here today and gone tomorrow. You are one of the few that has been reading my work since I started here, I just hope and pray that you are not leaving. Please stay. We need you here. Many blessings. Lucilla

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 10/15/2012 6:49:00 AM

While reading these sad but beautiful lines, one can only take a dive, deep into the world of hard truth that nothing is permanent in this Universe. A flower that blooms to-day shall no longer be spreading its fragrance forever. But Carol so long we can spread something to share with, we should not think negative. Keep spreading your smiles & fragrance on the horizons of Poetry Soup till God allows you to do so. We all wish you a long life. Great write Carol. Love& best wishes..Ravindra..C Brown

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/15/2012 12:36:00 AM

Thank you for this lesson of life. It's nice to stop and read inside your philosophical realm from time to time. I'll be back to taste more of your words. I love looove this poem! Specially how you concluded it, wrapping it in this almost... book...kinda! HEHE Anyways, Thanks for sharing this tender poem. Always, Laura

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/14/2012 3:22:00 PM

I'm at the time where I'm seeing others step aside and wondering if I can fill their foot steps, if only slightly. And I see my time not too far off either. A well written poem. I hope you still have time remaining.

Jayachandran Chakrapany

Date: 10/14/2012 11:34:00 AM

True ,meaningful and adaptable thoughts .jk