Sequence-Fading

Shrieks of seagulls die on the breeze
Childhood ebbs away on sunlit seas

The streams where poohsticks once were raced
now flow into memory's embrace

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 6/16/2009 3:59:00 PM
just wanted to enjoy this again!!! jim
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Date: 6/12/2009 10:11:00 AM
tender with longing..lovely. Light & Love
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Date: 6/5/2009 6:05:00 PM
Beautiful Brian Your talent is showing smile....Many blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 6/5/2009 1:03:00 PM
I love all of this so much but that second line really stands out and shows your talent.
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Date: 6/5/2009 1:02:00 PM
Brian, As usual you have written some lovely lines. A beautiful image fills my mind. Crystalline clear, your words are dear. Nice write. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 6/5/2009 9:24:00 AM
Brian you are the master of "So much said with no wasted words" simply amazing - God Bless - I'm about to try and write a poem for your contest though I'm still a bit confused - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 6/5/2009 6:34:00 AM
Oh .... this is a lovely scene in my mind....what a sweet memory to embrace and keep! Nicely written, Brian !!
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Date: 6/5/2009 6:06:00 AM
This an awesome write Brian..the last two lines are terrific.
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Date: 6/5/2009 4:04:00 AM
holy tomato ! Brian ....fav! fav! fav! not easy to describe how amazing this poem is! ...just incredible!!!! can really FEEL every line, you have written one of the finest poems I have read anywhere here! when it appears in publication, please remember to let me know, Jim, oh...and thanks for kind comments!
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