Reflections of the past, visions of the future

At the most serene place where peace is sown,
Our laughter mingles with the scent of meals,
We unite, based on stories we have known,
The telling of these fables still appeals.

Many days we slept with tinctures of fear,
Though with scars, our lives scaled through many storms,
Somehow, our bond always wiped dry our tears,
Made cozy our beds, kept us safe and warm.

Many waters have passed under our bridge,
Yet all storms we weathered with love and grace,
And never once did we slip from the ridge,
No troubles could erase hope from our face.

Now our future shines bright and crystal clear,
A stroke of luck, and sorrow takes its flight,
Now filled with hope, we welcome with a cheer,
On a path that is clean, clear, right, and bright.

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Date: 4/19/2025 9:26:00 PM
'clean, clear, right and bright' so blessed to feel so dear poet. returned to read it again! Congratulations dear poet.
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Maclawrence Famuyiwa
Date: 4/19/2025 11:51:00 PM
Oh nice. Thanks as always.
Date: 4/19/2025 10:10:00 AM
Maclawrence, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (12). Your poem was randomly chosen to be featured in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. I love your positive vibe! From the other comments, I see this poem was also a recent winner in Daniel's contest. Write on, Maclawrence!
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Maclawrence Famuyiwa
Date: 4/19/2025 10:15:00 AM
Oh, I really appreciate your kind gesture. A milion thanks and more.
Date: 4/15/2025 5:41:00 AM
Congratulations! Xo
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Maclawrence Famuyiwa
Date: 4/15/2025 9:18:00 AM
Thanks a million for this your congratulatory message.
Date: 4/15/2025 5:06:00 AM
Hello MacLawrence, Congrats on placing in my poetry contest. Your poem wrapped me in quiet strength with those weathered storms, the unshakable bridge, the warmth that turns scars into stories. Your words are anchors, steady and true, showing us how bonds outlast every current. Thank you for sharing this light. Keep writing, friend. Your hope is a compass, and I’m grateful to walk this path. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Maclawrence Famuyiwa
Date: 4/15/2025 9:21:00 AM
Daniel, It deeply gladdens my soul that you found my poem worthy of the placement. And I really appreciate your kind comment about the poem. Many thanks.
Date: 4/7/2025 8:57:00 PM
'No troubles could erase hope from our face." that is beautiful feeling in life dear poet. Positive.
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Maclawrence Famuyiwa
Date: 4/7/2025 10:01:00 PM
Thanks.
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