Memory

Distant but ever neighbouring,
Misplaced though ever familiar,
Distinct though somewhat vague,
Absent but always looming.
To define would be nothing but foolish,
For meanings, it shares many.
Burdens, forever rest upon its aching shoulders,
Of that of previous happenings,
In ones harried lifetime.
Others can hold contentment,
Grief and loss,
Friendship and loyalty.
Hushed secrets of the past,
Pending stories of the present,
And probable tales of the future.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mehta Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Congrats on the win. The flowing expressions, rosie
Chakrapany Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 11:49 AM
brilliant and meaningful interpretations .it like it very much .thank you for sharing .jk
Williams Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Rosie, and age mixes it all up...I like it..David
Richardson Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Thank you very much, take a look at some of my others?
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