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Once Upon a Moments Time

Once Upon a Moments Time
David J Walker


Once
I learned to walk I walked
Once 
I learned to run I ran 
Once 
I learned to talk I talked
Once 
Was when my life began 

Once 
I learned to read I read
Once
I learned to love I lost
Once
I learned to seek I said
Once 
A penny paid the cost

Once 
An hour past a day
Once 
A flower fades
Once 
An answer stopped to say
Once
The debt is paid 

Once 
Upon a time a clock 
Once 
A day to strike the chime 
Once 
A mountain now a rock
Once 
A moment caught in time
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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Hello David Wells, this a lovely poem you created. enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 4:29 PM
Hello David Wells, I have enjoyed this poem Enjoy your evening my frend.
Walker Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Thanks, Darlene, I am so glad you like it
Radice Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 9:50 AM
I agree with Milt. This is a great poem, beautifully written and recited. Cheers - Gary
Walker Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Thank you, Gary
Hankins Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:47 AM
Interesting and lovely verse, David. I enjoyed reading it. I also loved the way you used the word "once" to kick off each line. Masterful!
Walker Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 12:56 PM
Thanks, Milt, Im glad you enjoyed it too
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