Sad Songs

There are many,
  too many sad songs
those that bring their memories along;
 the ones that make me cry
just another one of dreams recurring
 the melodies of living and dying
the loves of a lifetime long ago
 resurfacing to return us 
to the saddest pleasures we know.

Which one do you hear
 did it bring back every tear?
Let them play one more time
  slow dance me 
through the dream denied
 and as I close my eyes remembering
what messages will you be sending?
Come away with me, 
 waltz slowly into the melody
 of sad songs locked tight in our memory.

What is the saddest song that plays?
Rem's Everybody Hurts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hamilton Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 6:36 PM
Like Elton said sad songs say so much, and I love this sad melody you play! It's true REM's song gets me every time!
Theraven Avatar
August 16, 2020 at 3:08 PM
DM, Sad songs and slow dance, so fitting in this Rhyme. If the right memory is recalled from a time that went wrong, the melody needn't be sad at all, yet still leave a heart torn. -Richard
Goldsmith Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 12:26 PM
A wonderful write. Some of the best songs are sad songs. Wonder why that is????? You are right, "sad songs locked tight in our memory." They are there to stay. Have a happy, happy day writing away...........
Sands Avatar
August 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM
True so many sad songs, and that one too. I am sure many people can relate to this. Well done DM :)
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