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Spirits In the Distance

Life can play tricks on you Those you have lost can suddenly appear You think that have returned But blink your eyes and they are gone Spirits in the distance bring hope for a moment Even as we speak I see someone at the edge of the woods My heart races I cry "Look" You turn around But wait - the spectral image is gone Now there is only an autumn wind blowing leaves around My loved one has returned to eternity

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/29/2020 12:40:00 PM
Great imagery and feel to your poem, Matthew, wishing my loved ones did return. Enjoyed reading,
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Date: 12/5/2012 4:31:00 PM
this one is REALLY good, Matt. I love the supernatural element and ties to family.
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Date: 11/24/2012 7:18:00 PM
I absolutly love this I'm going to favor it, I related to this on every level thankyou :)
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Date: 11/24/2012 5:10:00 PM
always nice to know angels are watching over us, beside us, and ready to take us home when the time comes... and forever in our memories too... great poem!
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Date: 11/24/2012 3:13:00 PM
I like this. I keep the memories of my loved ones and our good times in my heart (even when the loved ones are still alive and elswhere). I enjoy looking at the heart albums and videos. That's where poems can come from. KJ
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Date: 11/24/2012 2:19:00 PM
watching over you,great write Matthew
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Date: 11/24/2012 10:35:00 AM
I just love this one, brilliantly captured emotions. You have layed a special gift at our feet and I thank you.
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Date: 11/24/2012 6:08:00 AM
You bring me to my imagination through your words, this is really adventure poem, and I enjoy to read this :D thank you for visiting my page, and I already mailed you about the festival, have a check and enjoy :D - Hug, Yanny
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Date: 11/23/2012 7:11:00 PM
A very moving read and yet your message is so true. As I read this, I also could visualize their spirit. Nicey done! Thank you for sharing!
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Date: 11/23/2012 2:47:00 PM
Good day Matt...life is always tricky... I miss them special images that would appear out of nowhere.. Hey charming poem and thoughts..deep and sad on the images.... always..linda
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Date: 11/23/2012 2:21:00 PM
i like this Matthew, refreshingly different,
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