Passing By

Through out the years
Time fades into the cold mist
Of forgotten dreams and broken memories
Bearing down on the old soul
The empty years become lost regrets
The wishing stars
Die and become one with the vast sky
As the hope of youth vanish
Fate strikes with its vengeful hand
Wiping away the beauty of life
Cries of carefree days
Too soon become nothing but passing thought
The bright light of days gone by
Blind the vision of days to come
Making the journey seem longer
As the way is lost 
In the fog of dazzling memories 
That seems to haunt
Life’s fancy is soon distant
With the passing of time
Drawing memories on the face of beauty
And crippling the soul
That once danced about so freely
In the warmth of the dying sun
In the laughter of children
Echoes the damnation of destiny
Losing the shine of time
In the daze of splendor
The songs glorious melody
Becomes lost in the screams of reality
The sands of time fall
And the looking glass fills with faded shadows
Of days gone by
The beautiful sun shines down
Chilling the decaying skin of old.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Misty. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 21, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
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December 21, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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November 5, 2009 at 12:24 PM
wonderful nostalgia, but so sad, a beautiful write, congratulations, Barbara cameron.
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November 4, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations On Being Featured This Week... Well Deserved Acolade - For A Powerful Write ... MoonBee
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November 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
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November 2, 2009 at 3:50 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Misty. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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