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Memories

Lyrics based on “The Poet And I” by Frank Mills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-f0YcZ-ECc
(Lyrics start after a 15 secs intro.)
Please, it's important to follow the music; thank you.
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‘I love you’ she softly whispered.
Her hand lay limply in mine.
Then, she left in silence as the evening turned into night.

She left me alone with heartbreak.
There was no point of return.
Then, she crossed the water as the evening turned into night.

Since then I have lived with my sadness...the ache of longing won’t cease.
I belong to the darkness; the wind has lost its voice.

Memories....

Tears welled up...
Her hand lay limply in mine. 
Then, she left in silence as the evening turned into night. 

She left me alone with heartbreak.
There was no point of return.
Then, she crossed the water as the evening turned into night.

Since then I have lived with my sadness...the ache of longing won’t cease.
I belong to the darkness; the wind has lost its voice.

Memories....

Tears welled up...
There was no point of return.
Slowly she departed, mist enshrouded, slipped out of sight.
Then, she crossed the water as the evening turned into night.

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Contest Form G or NA
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Placed 3rd

Contest: The Poet and I
Sponsor: Mystic Rose
© 24th January 2017

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Susan Ashley

January 21, 2018 at 8:56 PM

Just a beautiful and poignant poetic presentation Paul. Absolutely stunning with heartfelt lyrics and music. The stirring melancholy reverberates my soul sweetly my friend. Belated congrats and warmest wishes ~Susan

Paul Callus

January 22, 2018 at 3:45 PM

Many thanks, Susan. I'm so glad you enjoyed these lyrics. This is one of my favourite poems, and so is Frank Mills' music. ~ Warm regards // paul

Debbie Duncan

February 25, 2017 at 11:34 PM

Well this is very nice Paul :)

Paul Callus

February 26, 2017 at 9:16 AM

Thank you, Debbie, and it's also very nice to have you back after an absence of nearly 1 year. Regards // paul

Carole Duet

February 21, 2017 at 11:15 PM

This is so beautiful, Paul. I dearly love piano music and your poem is it's perfect mate. And, I see congrats are in order for a win you apparently got too. I'm sure it was/is well deserved.

Paul Callus

February 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM

Hi Carole! I love your feedback; thank you for the congrats, too. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

February 14, 2017 at 1:35 PM

Oh, I just reread the poem while listening to the music and the way they flow together is magical. An excellent sound track, my friend. Congratulations on your win in Broken Wings' contest! Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus

February 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM

Thank you for coming back, Carolyn. The poem is like an orphan without the music! So pleased that you enjoyed it in full. Love & Hugs // paul

Constance La France

February 11, 2017 at 7:46 PM

Paul congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem ~

Paul Callus

February 12, 2017 at 8:55 AM

Thank you, Constance, especially for affording this poem a second chance! I am truly pleased with my placement. Best regards // paul

Abosede Ogundare

February 11, 2017 at 12:53 PM

Very touching write you have here Paul.

Paul Callus

February 11, 2017 at 3:38 PM

Thank you, Abosede. Enjoy the weekend :) Regards // paul

Darren White

February 11, 2017 at 8:46 AM

Ohhhh, this is awesome to read with the music playing! I absolutely love this :D

Paul Callus

February 11, 2017 at 3:23 PM

I love your reaction, Darren...thank you! Regards ~ paul

Joanna Daniel

February 7, 2017 at 8:40 AM

Awesome lyric, Paul, could feel the pain:)

Paul Callus

February 8, 2017 at 11:08 AM

That 'awesome' is music to my ears, Jo:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

January 31, 2017 at 8:34 AM

Only one who knows of heartbreak could write so poignantly about it, Paul. My computer is acting up and I can't play the music, but these lyrics stand beautifully on our own. I posted our co-write and we've received some nice comments. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus

February 3, 2017 at 4:07 PM

Excuse the late reply, Carolyn; yours is not the only naughty computer:) Thank you for reading and liking; do try it out again with the music...makes a lot of difference. Hugs // paul

Harry Horsman

January 30, 2017 at 4:10 PM

shades of the old masters here Paul, just love this

Paul Callus

February 3, 2017 at 3:27 PM

Thank you, Harry! Coming from you that sure is a compliment! Regards // paul

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

January 30, 2017 at 6:47 AM

Wow poetically lyrical and soulful. Beautiful refrain. I hope this is just imagination though, rendered so superbly. Kudos. Soo nice to read from your pen again. Hapy new yr.

Paul Callus

February 3, 2017 at 3:13 PM

So pleased you enjoyed this sad fictional offering, Zaynab; thank you! I hope the new year has so far been kind to you! Regards // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

January 27, 2017 at 3:28 AM

the drama presented in your verse Paul.. Nice.. I also did a poem for Sissy Vie's contest but was too late so I need to changed, add a few lines and entered it in another one.. :) weeee! No worries for the late reply, I too is busy nowadays.. Reviewing, sometimes writing, commenting here and in the kitchen hahahaha :) hugs and smiles, Olive Eloisa

Paul Callus

February 3, 2017 at 2:57 PM

I heard that you're a great cook, Olive_eloi...not just soup, but also sweets and cakes:)) Thank you for stopping by, and excuse the late reply. Hugs & smiles :) paul