Portent

These days
I cling to my memory of today

and to the sights in front of my eyes.
I hold the cause and effect together

with a tight grip, frightened that
they may separate.

I know the feeling of
drop-outs in the things of every day,

gaps it takes me
too long to fill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Schaeffer Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Thanks Tanya
Harrington Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 2:01 PM
I hold tight too, not to forget. Thanks for sharing...*smiles* Tanya
Schaeffer Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Time is the scarce thing, Steve. Thanks.
Henderson Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Patience is a virtue soon you will have a clear view. Peace and blessings to you.
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