Oh, Innocents

It seems more than a lifetime ago
Oh, innocents, how were we to know

Where our divergent paths would lead
How different our goals and needs

We come here tonight  to revisit our past
Knowing well this moment cannot last

But for this special time we'll see
A reflection of who we used to be

Our faces worn by the passage of time
And all the mountains we had to climb

Some are missing, we hold them dear
Not forgotten, in memory they are near

So dear class, that was out time in the sun
So bittersweet to be with you, each and everyone....


Written for my upcoming class reunion..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 7/23/2010 6:45:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Barbara. I will be away for the weekend and will be back to read Monday. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/23/2010 3:47:00 AM
A nice write for class union.
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Date: 7/22/2010 10:34:00 PM
This is very beautiful, though I am not old enough yet to have much of a past, I think anyone easily could relate tothis.
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Date: 7/22/2010 9:26:00 PM
Went to my 55th a while back. Surprisingly number still living.
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Date: 7/22/2010 4:55:00 PM
I'm sure they will read this and smile Barbara, enjoyed it Wilma
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Date: 7/22/2010 4:34:00 PM
Very impressive work that you have penned for your peers ...They should enjoy your work..Sara
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Date: 7/22/2010 3:43:00 PM
soupmail reply :)
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Date: 7/22/2010 3:30:00 PM
Oh wow...congratulations on your reunion, Barbara!! If I remember correctly...you were from the no. Calif. coastal area?? (or I'm I thinking of someone else?)..... Love your poem!!....hope you get a chance to read this aloud to your classmates, it is wonderful..this would be one for any of us to download, for such an occasion! :)
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