Measure

Is it really a new year,
or has time stood still, going against the grain,
bearing all ill will.
More empty resolutions,
a quick fix for our solutions.

Can you see my voice? Can you feel my pain?
Do I feel better? Or is it all in vain?

Empty promises to ourselves or others,
a foolish cliche` burying ourselves in our troubles.

Struggling to find the answers when they're right in
front of our face, 
right or wrong they will seal our fate.

All the while I hope, I hope for something that may
never come true.

A measure of time, knowing that I love only you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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George   Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Very emotion piece of writing, Jon. thank you for sahring and congratulations on being featured. lainie
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November 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Jon - congrats on your featured poem this week. Rgds Janette
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November 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Interesting poem. Congratulations on your being featured this week. Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Iolanda
Fraser Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Many congratulations on your poetry being shared with us this week >> James
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November 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Jon. Love, Carol
Nutter Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 3:01 AM
Excellent write and well deserving selection for being featured this week. Best wishes and keep writing. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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November 22, 2009 at 5:44 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Congratulations on being featured this week. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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