My Song

There is a happy song I cannot sing today, For all the thoughts of you Were surely washed away By swiftly flowing tears, That mingled with the rain. I searched the empty hallways, And every corner of my mind, But all the fading memories Had left me long ago. All I saw were shadows Where you had been before. I listened for your voice In every song I heard But all the fading echoes Had left me long ago, All I heard were shadows Falling to the ground. There is a happy song I want to sing today, Of sunlight mixed with shadows And memories of you, Of flowers, songs, and laughter . . . All mingled with the rain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kimathi Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 4:00 PM
I love the way your poems forms a shape like that of a stretched concertina being played...it matches with your poem's title! Congrats for having your poem featured in the poetry soup home page! ;-)
Plotczyk Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM
This is deep to say the least. Congrats on your feature. Best of wishes.
Ditshwele Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM
wow! a lovely picture you are painting there William. I love it
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week William. Love, Carol
Baity Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 3:02 AM
wow...this is great William...luv it..... a pleasure to read
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August 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts. The poem flows well. The emotion comes through your words. Thank you for your kind comment. Keep on writing! Karen
Crocker Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Karen,I'm back from Canada and look forward to getting back into my poetry.I appreciate your comments and will respond in kind.William .
Brown Avatar
July 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Hope you are having a wonderful week William. I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today. Love, Carol
Crocker Avatar
July 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM
carol, you're always so positive. I like hearing from you.I'm still trying to catch up on my reading and commenting.I'm heading for Canada to see my ailing brother .Crossfox- Bill
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