Rip Me

No longer myself

Definitions
Do change over time

I did not know 
Who I was 
Then

Now
I do

With the sadness that comes
When you learn of the death
Of an old friend



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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dawson Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 11:58 AM
RIP Me, evokes strong emotion! The line arrangement is lovely. Your words remind me of old friends of mine who have passed away and how I never had a chance to say, good-bye.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Thank you J.R. I do seem to have touched a chord with this one; everybody knows, or will know that feeling. I am moved by the response. xomo
Romios Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 9:39 PM
I lost a good friend years ago. And I did feel part of me left the planet. A touching poem Panagiota
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 9:43 PM
Hugs n thank you x
Wolf Avatar
March 28, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Hauntingly true and touching. And perhaps you have hit on one of the prime reasons for death, i.e., that it is for the living! :) gw
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 9:42 PM
I like that <3
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2019 at 11:00 PM
I can relate very well to this! very touching!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 23, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Thank you my friend, this one took me by surprise. xomo
Lawless Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 2:35 PM
...or the birth of a new one awakening on the horizon....
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 3:58 PM
true. x
Adams Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 2:14 AM
It's always the same, everything changes!.....amazing write my friend!.....pat
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 8:14 AM
True dat. Thank you my friend, xomo!
Allison Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM
got a huge lump in my throat with this one Mo:-( hugs jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 8:13 AM
The lump is there, I choked on it myself half way through. Thank you Jan, mo hugs <3
Pandit Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 5:15 PM
So aptly said..so true.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 8:11 AM
Thank you Vijay, xomo
Ellison Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Mo my love... what I've been missing!!! Your style is unique and very intriguing!!! Tom suggested I check out your stuff and here I am! He was right... we are a matched set in our own unique way! Must send him a box of chocolates for steering me to your door!!! Loads of love, Mo my dearest friend!!! XOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 8:10 AM
I've been here the whole time ;) thank you for popping by my dear! Hugs by the truckload... xomo!
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