Leaving 2012

Days leaking 
Like water from your palms  
As time goes by  
    
My friend
Wake up every morning with a new dream 
And go to sleep every night  
With an old longing 
    
This is the simple secret of life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Where have you gone?? I am seeking out poets who have gone away and asking if you would like to put a favorite poem of mine , your Bonsai poem into my current FAVES contest (check the Soup contest page) it will fill up fast but if you would like to do it, hope you will.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Betim xx
Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 12:31 AM
I enjoyed this one and the brevity of it. Congrats on your win.
A   Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Betim, Congratulations with your lovely deep win enjoyed the imagery. Goodnight :-) LINDA
Ivy D Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 6:43 PM
thank you' Sandy
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