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Long Since Forgotten Now

An aged pilgrim prostrating at the steps
of Potola Palace, to her piety I bow
My feelings long since forgotten now

A coroner speaks beside an unzipped body bag
talks of my sister's suicide with furrowed brow
My sorrows long since forgotten now

To the beggar man at the Colosseum missing
half his face, I make a giving vow
My hopes long since forgotten now

A lovely young lady infatuates me
she strikes me with a wow
My loves long since forgotten now

On a Cartagena street a pantless toddler
pleads for a dollar, his plight I disavow
My regrets long since forgotten now

The plaster medieval toy castle my dad made
in time forsaken or lost somehow
My things long since forgotten now

Indelible memories lost can again be found
In soulful dreams they may prove profound

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Robert Lindley

Date: 10/15/2019 9:38:00 AM

My friend, deep is the sadness you present in this superbly created piece. A pleasure to read such a profound and insightful poem.. Congratulations on your win in this contest. Love the closing and the mention of dreams that can restore joy.

Greg Gaul
Date: 10/15/2019 1:37:00 PM

Thanks for your sensitivity and understanding. Your visit and commentary are most appreciated. Kudos to you for your fine placement and your lovely poem.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/15/2019 2:42:00 AM

Memory is astonishing to say the least. A wonderful write. Congrats and prayers for you - Gina

Greg Gaul
Date: 10/15/2019 8:20:00 AM

Gina, thanks for your kind comments and visit. Your attention is most appreciated, congrats to you as well.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/14/2019 12:43:00 PM

Oh yes, memories lost can again be found. Congratulations for your win Greg :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 10/14/2019 8:49:00 PM

Heidi, thanks ever so for your thoughtful insights. Most appreciated. Thanks for your visit.

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2019 12:19:00 PM

seems like a personal write Greg.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Greg Gaul
Date: 10/14/2019 8:47:00 PM

Yes Silent One, these are all my personal memories. Taking from the old saw, write from your own experience, what you personally know. Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comments. Appreciate being part of your contest.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/13/2019 4:26:00 AM

Soulful dreams indeed. Congratulations on your win, Kai

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/13/2019 9:43:00 AM

Kai, thanks ever so for your kind visit and comments. I see your award as well and was moved by your verse. Soul wrenching, to say the least. This is noble work that poets do, make us look and at the unlookable, past ourselves.