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This poem was prompted by the phrase "memories leave silently" in the poem "A TIME TO LET GO" written by Silent One and posted on Poetrysoup.  I thank him for his inspiration.

Memories Leave Silently

“Memories Leave Silently”**


The memories leave silently
so as not to disturb the now
tiptoeing through darkening corridors
stirring only motes of hidden dust.
Sliding through the grasp of weakened will,
unfelt amid the growing numbness
now – disconnected from – then
how – in search of – why.
Eyes search the familiar – for the known
lips form words without expression
tears – devoid of sting – dry saltless
memories leave – silently.


John G. Lawless
1/16/2016


**This poem was prompted by the phrase “memories leave silently” in the poem “A Time To Let Go” written by Silent One on PoetrySoup.
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Sirak Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:31 AM
Fantastic! A fav! This is just how memories leave us...at times you will feel an empty space where the memory once resided
Lawless Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:55 AM
Always good to hear from you Monterey. Appreciate the "fav", glad you enjoyed the poem.
La France Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 12:26 PM
John this is beautiful and wonderfully penned, you used those lines well
Lawless Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Thanks BW, always nice to hear from you.
Raha Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Brilliant take on the prompt,John.
Lawless Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm a bit behind in my reply as I had a minor(?) knee surgery. Appreciate your support.
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