Ann Peck Poet Free verse

In Bits and Pieces

Memories sift through my fingers 
            like sand
Of those I loved and then
            left behind.
Too simple, it seems, when we
            say goodbye--
A word that can smother flames 
            of friendship and love
How is it possible, after so many
            moments shared
To turn our backs, walk away,
            close the door
Why is it so easy
            to forget
The laughter and tears
            we spent together
Before each of us moved on
            chasing life
I wish those hours could 
            reappear
So I could hold and search
            each one
And love dearly those moments
            they filled
With those who will always be
            part of my heart
Though miles separate us like
            an unending sea
And love seemed to be given 
            in bits and pieces.

This was written thinking of, in particular, friends
we have for a time in our lives, then we both move on.

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Suzanne Clear January 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM Cannot say goodbye so I won't , I guess. Just want what I can't have....you expressed my sentiments. Thx Anne, suzanne

Jennifer Proxenos November 18, 2022 at 12:04 PM Yes this certainly happens Ann to all of us and the more silent is our communication with these precious friends, the further apart we become. Good one. HUGS AND BLESSINGS Jennifer. Ann Peck November 19, 2022 at 8:59 AM Thanks, Jennifer, for understanding.

Eve Roper November 15, 2022 at 11:52 AM Family, are so special, I know to me they are. Blessing my friend. Ann Peck November 15, 2022 at 2:10 PM Thank you, dear Eve. I was thinking of family and friends, also.

Rico Leffanta November 15, 2022 at 10:46 AM Education and technology have enabled us to "see" and "hear" ancestors and loved ones. Isn't that marvellous? Aloha! Ann Peck November 15, 2022 at 2:24 PM They shouldn't be forgotten. I'm reading a book about James Madison and young America...so different we've become. The first thing I noticed was the wonderful words they spoke--all of them. So very well read. In my poem, I'm thinking mainly of friends and lovers and how easily we say goodbye. Thanks for your comments, Rico. Aloha!