Lost Friends - Left Behind

Lost Friends - Left Behind

The sweet-sharp mind that enfolded me
With encouraging words and a hug
Has gone to places I cannot go, and
How I long to know.

The annoying way you had of listening
To repeat secrets that you heard,
And yet, your sweet mouth opened
To love away all frustration.

You wanted me to do a bit of favor,
But you didn’t answer your phone.
When I did reach you, you were cold.
I learned where I belonged,

Once we spent hours together;
We each had endured losses severe,
Though in our twilight time we overcame,
As we, too slipped into hoary years.

And you all have the curse of an aging mind,
Locked away to me, leaving me behind,
With those too young to understand,
That I am traveling with you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 27, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Very emotionally deep poem, Sunlite. An instant fave ... A re-read level poem. So thought-provoking and full of keen insight. Pure cerebral poetry! Love and joy always.
Trifiatis Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 1:29 PM
Disappointments accompany us all life long that leave scars into our heart which is difficult to heal! An introspective writing that passes an important message dear, SW!
Rose  Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 10:36 PM
Yes indeed as we grow old we see many of our friends pass away or start to forget. What a sad plight this is, thank God we have to good memories.
Man Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Sunlite, enjoyed your interesting write this evening!
Wanter Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:09 AM
So kind of you to say so!
Deo Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 4:42 PM
POWERFUL, FORGIVING, ACCEPTING ... that heals everything, including age & minor memory issues. Keep the mind from describing people, nations, history - for NOW, PRESENT OF Presence; SOURCE. thanks so much! shalom, shalom
Wanter Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:09 AM
What a grand comment! Thank you, Anil.
Sands Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Well written and expressed Sunlite :)
Wanter Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Thank you, Heidi.
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