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I pen this poem and think fondly of my departed parents in the afterlife -- my father left in July 1998, and my mother since April 2013 -- with feelings of gratitude and love. 

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Journey Journal Page MEMORY By Leon Enriquez Ripples in time Echoes and chimes Meet misty mimes Etch in olde sketch Moments that match Blur missing patch ~~~~~~~~~ End marks strange start Rest broken heart Ink stains word art Now and Here streams Glimpse of new dreams Meet thus new theme ~~~~~~~~~ You in times past Dance with odd cast Ending at last Prize the old days Tryst simple stay Rest of end play ~~~~~~~~~ Touch of plain fare Explains odd wares Describe strange cares Pulse in lost strains Apt as old pains Report lost gain ~~~~~~~~~ Exit odd fate Note broken state Thoughts at the gate Stillness allots Sleep beyond plot Ice cold last slot ~~~~~~~~~ Mind gone away Old textures stay Notes yesterday Ask that the light Niche warm and bright Dance and dream flight ~~~~~~~~~ Ere time slides past Now frames sad cast Glimpse truth at last Nice feel greets grace Echoes now trace Opt smiles in place ~~~~~~~~~ Etch odd ripple Note cold drizzle Rich feel dazzles Ink stains thus dwell Quest that prompts tell Urge in new spell ~~~~~~~~~ Embrace due calm Zeal spreads fine balm Here in wise psalm Etch of new hymn Rich precious theme End of old dream ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 15 January 2023 Singapore

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Date: 7/27/2023 5:38:00 AM
Long but poignant Leon. David in NZ likes.
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Leon Enriquez
Date: 8/1/2023 8:26:00 AM
Dear David: Thank you. Trust you are keeping well. Leon
Date: 5/23/2023 2:47:00 PM
Leon, a fantastic poem! My condolences for your loss.. Very lovely poem to express your love.
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Date: 6/7/2023 7:58:00 AM
Dear Michael: Thank you. All the best the, Leon.
Date: 5/1/2023 3:55:00 PM
Hello, Leon Enriquez. How are you? I wonder what experience/emotions you went through when you wrote this one. Sorry for your loss. I hope you are getting stronger by the day. This is thoughtful and a meaningful gesture. Blessings
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Leon Enriquez
Date: 5/19/2023 8:02:00 PM
Dear Jesz: Thank you. Sometimes, I feel deeply the departures of both my father and mother. Thus, this poem. Leon
Date: 2/20/2023 7:55:00 PM
Hi Leon, I’m so sorry for your losses and I love your tribute to them. God bless always.
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Leon Enriquez
Date: 2/22/2023 5:23:00 AM
Dear Fin: Thank you for your kind words. All the best then, Leon.

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