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Now and Then

Now And Then My heart still thinks about you – Now and Then -- My arms still want to hold you – Now and Then – And, even though I know you’re gone, Your mem’ry just keeps hanging on And I still think about you – Now and Then. My friends all ask about you – Now and Then. I tell them I still see you – Now and Then. Though you have someone to take my place, When I close my eyes I see your face – And your mem’ries, they still haunt me – Now and Then. My heart keeps on rememb’ring How much I loved you so – And though I know it’s over – My heart just won’t let go. And, when I think about you – Now and Then. I always see a love that should have been. My life will never be the same ‘Cause I’m always haunted by your name – Each time I think about you – Now and Then. Yes, I still think about you, Now and Then.

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Jennifer Neri

Date: 7/31/2014 1:31:00 PM

This is the best poem I have read. I love this write. It has such a great start and ending with such a flow ?

John Posey
Date: 7/31/2014 5:54:00 PM

Jennifer, such great comments as yours are the encouragement needed to keep my creative juices flowing..... This particular piece is one I set to music.... It turned out to be a great little song.....You might like "Till You - Lyrics" also...... Love ya .... Jake

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/19/2014 12:13:00 AM

I love this poem from your pen. I stopped to read " Blame it on the Moon, though I seen I read it before. ((( happy summer )))

John Posey
Date: 6/25/2014 7:17:00 PM

Thanks Sweetheart.... I always treasure your comments..... This one is a song which I wrote both words and music. It turned out to be a pretty little song.... Love Ya..... Jake

Varsha Tomar

Date: 9/23/2013 5:25:00 AM

I'm in love with this poem Jake, read it over and over again!! And the lines " My life will never be the same cause I'm always haunted by your name" are just mind boggling!! Thank you so much for posting it. And here it goes in my favs...

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/12/2013 12:15:00 PM

Being haunted by both good and bad memories is not always such a bad thing! Now and then, we should remember and reminisce about what we wish we had. It helps us to learn from our mistakes and make better decisions in the future. Great work on this poem, it flows nicely!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/12/2013 12:19:00 AM

oh man, you have to actually live in the city to get some kind of recognition Keep trying, this is so good. Hmm, my eyes are closing as I write this. I am helpless to stay up late any longer Too bad. I have many comments to return.

John Posey
Date: 9/12/2013 9:37:00 AM

Yes, you have to pay your dues to succeed in life. I'm lucky I never had to rely on my writing to make a living. there are several of my songs in my portfolio.... some I wrote myself and some are lyrics that others wrote music to. It's been fun..... Love ya, sweetheart... Jake

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs

Date: 9/1/2013 8:14:00 AM

Wow in sure this would touch alot of people, good job.

John Posey
Date: 9/1/2013 10:27:00 AM

Gwen, This one I put to music.... It turned out to be a pretty little song.... Country, Saturday night beer drinkin' dance hall music.... Jake

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/30/2013 12:50:00 AM

this should have been entered in the lyrics contest. It's really good. I read a comment you made to someone down here So you have written many lyrics? Did you ever publish any? I hope so.

John Posey
Date: 7/30/2013 10:31:00 AM

Yes, I have written both lyrics and music for many songs. None have ever been released on records or other media. I haven't really promoted them. Nashville is a tough town and you generally have to move there and pay your dues..... I have works published in anthologies that's about the extent of it...Jake

Donna Jones

Date: 7/21/2013 5:02:00 PM

Hey Jake ...I think we all have that now and then person in our life....therefore we all can easily relate yo this awesome write.....just awesome.....

John Posey
Date: 7/21/2013 5:12:00 PM

Yes, Donna. There are memories that last a lifetime. I think you will like "Here In The Back Of My Mind"... One of my early posts...Hugs to ya... Jake

Jack Horne

Date: 7/20/2013 10:28:00 AM

boy, this sure strikes a cord with me right now, my friend - heartfelt write

John Posey
Date: 7/20/2013 10:34:00 AM

Thanks, my friend. This one served its purpose for me some time ago.... Jake

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 7/17/2013 11:12:00 PM

Hi Jake,I loved this one from you my friend.Excellent penmanship.

John Posey
Date: 7/18/2013 4:02:00 AM

Thanks, my friend. I enjoyed writing this one and it turned out well.... Jake

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/17/2013 2:24:00 PM

Nice one Mr. Posey! Truly enjoyed this one... the best, Jack

John Posey
Date: 7/17/2013 2:31:00 PM

I have great respect for you talent. Therefore, your comments are of great value. Thank you, jack

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/17/2013 8:58:00 AM

now and then our hearts ponder, with all time wounds heal but the scar is always there, such a sweet write, enjoyed ~always, Linda

John Posey
Date: 7/17/2013 10:11:00 AM

Thanks, Linda, Your comments make my song all the sweeter.... Hugs.... Jake

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/15/2013 3:28:00 PM

A true & intense roller coaster of emotions. The "Now & Then" repetition is classy & supplemental to the entire message here. Excellent!

John Posey
Date: 7/15/2013 5:15:00 PM

Thanks Drake. I always value all your comments and love your writing....Jake

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/15/2013 3:24:00 PM

I think this would be a great country song. Hmm, who would sing it? Very touching write. Glad it's not words of experience. Hugs

John Posey
Date: 7/15/2013 5:09:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia, I wrote this with no one in particular in mind...It's just a Saturday Night, Beer drinking, belly rubbin' Knights of Columbus dance hall kind of a song. Contemporary Country artists don't sing this way. More the Hank Williams era.... Jake

Jennifer Neri

Date: 7/14/2013 11:31:00 PM

This is heart touching. Well done!

John Posey
Date: 7/15/2013 5:00:00 AM

Thank you, sweetheart. It's a pretty little song I wrote some time ago.... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/13/2013 5:41:00 PM

John I so enjoyed this poem tonight. Hearts may break from lost love, but memories now and then never fade. Heal well my friend. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey
Date: 7/13/2013 6:05:00 PM

Connie, thanks so much for your concern. I count your concern as a songwriter's victory. Fortunately I have not had to endure all the things I have written about. Hugs to ya...... Jake

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/13/2013 5:39:00 AM

Poignant, heart felt write John... there will always be that someone we think of "now and then"-- some more than others. Always enjoy your poems.

John Posey
Date: 7/13/2013 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I always love your comments ... They are always so encouraging.... Have a super weekend.... Jake

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/12/2013 1:25:00 PM

- I really like it John, beautiful! - Have a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

John Posey
Date: 7/12/2013 3:05:00 PM

Anne, I really appreciate your comments.... Have a nice weekend.... Jake

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/12/2013 9:10:00 AM

Now and then-What a sad but beautiful feeling.Ouch the pang of absence when we know love-I love your poem

John Posey
Date: 7/12/2013 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, Charmaine, Your time taken to comment on my poem is really appreciated.... Jake

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 7/12/2013 4:15:00 AM

Hey Jake...I really enjoyed reading your poem. The heart never forgets, the mind archives things for life and the eyes always playback visions through life.....Shaz

John Posey
Date: 7/12/2013 4:54:00 AM

Shaz, sweetheart, I send hugs your way along with my gratitude for your sweet comments.... Love ya .... Jake

Bidhu Patnaik

Date: 7/12/2013 1:02:00 AM

A beautiful poem. It has been a pleasure reading this poem, so deep in love. The instances of life and the intimate thoughts are expressed silently in the words. I enjoyed the poem.

John Posey
Date: 7/12/2013 4:42:00 AM

thanks, my friend. I really appreciate your visit and comments.... Jake

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/11/2013 7:14:00 AM

Ahhh!!! An almost lifetime love?..Enjoyed reading your romantic work..Thanks for stopping by..My husband had kidney stones for which he had to have surgery..One kidney was blocked and the other side had two small stones hung..He is feeling better now..Sara

John Posey
Date: 7/11/2013 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. I can relate to the discomfort your husband experienced. I rejoice with you that he is improved. It is a terrible feeling to see a loved one suffering.... Hugs and prayers are in order... Jake

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/10/2013 8:08:00 PM

Wow,,,, I can so relate to these words. Very well said lovely thoughts woven into this poem. Ty4sharing jake,,, really enjoyed reading:) ~<3~ cherie,,,,,

John Posey
Date: 7/11/2013 5:50:00 AM

Cherie, I thank YOU for your kind words.. You always brighten my day with your welcome visits....Hugs this morning' .... Jake...

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/10/2013 7:04:00 PM

You get a 7 for this one. You did great. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

John Posey
Date: 7/10/2013 7:28:00 PM

Lucilla, sweetheart, your comments are truly appreciated cause I know how you write and recognize your talent.... Thanks for the visit..... Jake

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 7/10/2013 5:44:00 PM

I wish I could write music to your lyrics, John. This is good writing, my friend. Off to my faves. Licia :-)

John Posey
Date: 7/10/2013 6:29:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit. This one has music written for it. I wrote both words and music. but you are welcome to try any music you want. Who knows, we might have a hit...... Love ya dearly..... Jake