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

Date: 1/21/2011 4:50:00 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

Date: 1/14/2011 2:27:00 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

Date: 1/14/2011 10:02:00 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

Date: 1/14/2011 6:37:00 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

Date: 1/14/2011 6:12:00 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

Date: 1/13/2011 9:40:00 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

Date: 1/13/2011 11:36:00 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

Date: 1/13/2011 9:40:00 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

Date: 1/13/2011 9:14:00 AM

Gert, this is a beautiful piece. I hope to read more of your writings.