Speak of It Not

Speak of it not,
think of it not,
lest regrets may 
cloud the failing light,
and weariness
a shroud becomes.
This little thing,
once proud in love and lust,
now hides its face
and soon it will be dust.
Gone is the lustre
and delight
of fond imaginings,
as shadows deepening 
enfold what once
seemed ever bright,
impervious to
encroaching night.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/6/2023 3:00:00 PM
Lovely, moving poem. Thank you for sharing, Peter. Take care and stay safe. :-)
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Peter Rees
Date: 3/8/2023 2:39:00 AM
Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed this one.
Date: 11/5/2021 1:59:00 PM
Just beautiful Peter ! I agree with Jan, I can see this being spoken on a Shakespearean stage ! A fav for me . Thank you for your lovely comment on my poem today. All best wishes to you, Susan :)
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Peter Rees
Date: 3/8/2023 2:38:00 AM
Thank you Susan for your comments and for the fave vote. Much appreciated.
Date: 4/25/2021 6:39:00 AM
This one draws the reader in and captivates his/her attention. Sometimes what one thinks is love is really lust and it quickly goes away. Enjoyed reading your lines. Your presence at my page was delightful. Sara
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Peter Rees
Date: 3/8/2023 2:36:00 AM
Many thanks Sara for these kind words.
Date: 4/24/2021 10:08:00 AM
Brilliantly written Peter. Great to be led to this today :)
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Peter Rees
Date: 4/24/2021 11:35:00 AM
Thank you Heidi and hello. Nice to meet you.
Date: 4/22/2021 5:43:00 AM
excellent ink Peter, I can imagine these lines in a play by the Bard of Shakespeare himself. adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs jan xx
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Peter Rees
Date: 4/22/2021 11:00:00 AM
Thank you Jan for such a super comment.
Date: 4/15/2021 9:13:00 PM
Wow awesome flow and this poem is absolutely beautiful. A FAVE for me ~
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Peter Rees
Date: 4/16/2021 2:30:00 AM
Thank you for this lovely encouraging comment
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