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Poem written for and submitted to "My Song Two" poetry contest, Jerry T. Curtis, sponsor, August 24, 2025
MY DAYS NOW HALCYON ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I embrace the sun's lavender glow, for time has etched my story, one of wisdom, silent knowing an ancient river softly flowing. Refrain: sepia memories have come and gone reflecting upon my days now halcyon these eyes have seen a thousand dawns regretting times when others I did wrong self-forgiveness becomes my swan song wondering if in my waning years I’ll be strong. Refrain sepia memories have come and gone reflecting upon my days now halcyon the temperament’s softened with the years, sometimes remembering trails of a million tears, those invisible ones that cascaded down my face a steady stream sourced at the river of my fears. Refrain sepia memories have come and gone reflecting upon my days now halcyon soul has grown through time’s refrain and my heart now beats a tolerant, gentle rhythm, for it knows of love, of joy, of sorrow's schism. its chambers beating with strength of life’s true wisdom. Refrain sepia memories have come and gone reflecting upon my days now halcyon
Copyright © Sara Etgen-Baker | Year Posted 2025
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