Lost Lessons

I am twice my age when I knew it all.
No one could tell me I was headed for a fall.
Love had no meaning in smoke filled rooms.
The clouds disappeared, but the pain still looms.

Our hearts heard the music, but our vision was blurred.
The past keeps on calling, but the present seems absurd.
In sweet harmonic melody, I hear the past refrain.
It gives me hope and helps me cope and pacify the pain. 

The world just doesn't seem to care if we all live or die.
Soulful truth confuses us, and we all wonder why.
But music soothes the savage beast, and keeps the fools at bay.
And teaches us lost lessons to help us find our way.

So hope eternal, once again I cling to your sweet breast.
And in my hour of discontent, you offer me up rest.
I'll take it, for it's all I have in days of solitude.
While I quench my thirst with yesterday and memories reviewed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM
hmmm, can't seem to stumble on one I have not seen already!!
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November 16, 2011 at 12:10 AM
what a beautiful melancholy heart you presented here Robert, I can almost here the music in your voice ~.~
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM
A sad reminiscing poem, robert. VEry nicely crafted. I actually found an old one of yours I had not read. WHHEEEE.
Brown Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations on your win Robert. Love, Carol
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations on your HONORable Mention!!!===Lori
Sweetheart Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Congrats Robert on HM with this fantastic write and expression for the contest theme luv..
Jones Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Sweet melancholy, regret but not quite, earned wounds healed, learned lessons balm the morrow... twicin' the ages, again and again.. thanks for the beauty write and for supporting my contest. Beauty day to ya, Robert. Namaste~N
Rutherford Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Excellent poem Robert, Last stanza is magnificent!!! Anne
Johnson Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM
You left a rave of a comment on this poem on Lulu. That's why I entered it in the contest for August.
Wesley Avatar
June 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Robert, I've been reading many, you have a gift for meaning and rhythm. Keep up the good work, it has its one special magic.
Brown Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Robert. I will be back again to read more. Please continue to write and share your poetry with us. The best to you in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Squyres Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Nice poem...very insightful.
Quinn Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Your poem reminded me of how much i hate Jesus
Medina-Rosas Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM
beautiful.i loved it
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