Gert W. Knop Poet Rhyme

Once

And when I stood there
thoughtful with emotions
remembering the good times
long yet passed,
the unforgotten days so filled with joy,
so sudden ended in a lonely blast.
I see you in my dreams,
smoothing my mind so well
and my desire.
A fragile piece of driftwood like
or only some remains of ancient fire?
I keep my dreams ,
well knowing that they will not last.
And I so consciously admire
those lovely pictures 
of a well remembered past.

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Carol Sunshine Brown January 21, 2011 at 4:50 AM I am stopping by this morning to read your amazing poetry, and to thank you for your kind comments on mine Gert. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire January 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM "A fragile piece of driftwood like or only some remains of ancient fire?" What a line to describe your fading memories of this former love, Gert. This is one of your most beautiful pieces (and that says a lot), my friend, and it goes to my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing it. Love, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi January 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM Hello there Gert! I am sponsoring a contest called Foreign Exchange to HIGHLIGHT poets from outside the USA please enter your best verse, just place the name of the country you are writing from on the bottom. Can't wait to read it! Light & Love

Sara Kendrick January 14, 2011 at 6:37 AM Great descriptive work about a long ago love that did not work out...Those memories can be precious..Enjoyed reading your work this morn..Your presence at my work lifted my spirits this morning..I hope that the sun comes out and warms your dreary day...Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 14, 2011 at 6:12 AM Such emotional beauty u have written in your loving lines Gert and an amazing expression from depth of heart luv.. keeping dreams is part of life my friend.. never let them go .. super write as always u intrigue me.. always... with luv .. happy weekend my friend..

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM You always write these small poems with the kinds of themes I am drawn to.Thanks for your new post today! Luv, Andrea

Audrey Haick January 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM Beautiful, forlorn..It sings like a sad song, Gert but filled with truth.. yet, one shouldn't linger too long in sadness. Life goes by too quickly! God bless. Always, Annalisel

Poet Destroyer A January 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM Good afternoon Gert, i love the smoothness of the feelings.. one can bring to the surface. In a dream in a memory.. once.. is a big part in all of our lives.. enjoyed your poem,..p.d.

Lord R. E. Taylor January 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM Gert, this is a beautiful piece. I hope to read more of your writings.