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Perceptibly Slow

Dredging up memories you once let go stirs up muddy waters laced with regret. And at times, time seems perceptibly slow, pausing on the things you want to forget. Memories, lacking both substance and weight, can't control the misery they release. And when sadness sets the course of your fate, tears of loneliness just tend to increase. When faith pays no attention to your cries, anxiety drives you close to insane. And so, you look for ways to compromise, as crying eyes spill the tears they contain. You dismiss desire with an angry heart, but love's a miracle gleaned from the soul. And although its foundation was torn apart, hope gathers the pieces and makes them whole. Initiating change is always hard, but don't be scared to pursue love again. For forsaking your dreams without regard will inevitably lead to more pain.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 4/1/2015 2:14:00 PM
Great title. I was surprised to find the rest didn't falter. Very perceptive. Thanks.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 4/1/2015 2:27:00 PM
Thanks, I appreciate it. Emile.
Date: 3/31/2015 8:39:00 AM
Within the glimmer of hope heartache becomes bearable. This is a fine piece of writing.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/31/2015 10:02:00 AM
Thanks Richard, I appreciate all your support. Emile.
Date: 3/30/2015 6:49:00 PM
oops had to give the 7...
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Date: 3/30/2015 6:48:00 PM
I rate this poem as exceptional for clarity of message, smoothness of flow and great rhythm and rhyme. A7 and tremendous write my friend... Sage advice and often so hard to follow as lost love is a wound that sometimes refuses to heal.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/31/2015 8:10:00 AM
Thanks again Robert, your visits are always welcome. Emile.
Date: 3/30/2015 2:52:00 PM
- Heartbreaking and deeply moving poem, but give nevertheless hope and faith for tomorrow - I enjoy reading your poems, Emile - A 7 ..... love will win ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/30/2015 5:40:00 PM
Thanks so much Anne Lise, I appreciate your kind words. Emile.

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