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The Life I Once Had

THE LIFE I ONCE HAD In this chair sat a lonely ol'soul as life passed him by. His wife left him his children were gone and tears rolled from his eyes. She took his life and all he had and nothing was there. But she left his old wooden sitting chair. The life he had was now gone but still had his chair. Everything he ever owned was taken he had nothing left to share. Memories of the life he had wilted and disappeared. He was now all alone and there was nothing left that he now feared. As he shut the door and he closed his mind and heart. To forget about his old life and think about the new life he would start. Teresa Skyles Was inspired by Rick's photo.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/16/2011 7:23:00 AM
it breathes...it touches... it inspires... thank you for sharing this wonderful poem...
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Date: 6/9/2011 7:04:00 AM
I really felt this.Great vision of the man as a whole.Thanks for reading my work....
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Date: 6/8/2011 1:59:00 PM
You have made such an alive piece here Teresa.. really enyoyed the read!!
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Date: 6/5/2011 4:47:00 PM
such a fascinating write Teresa from the photo.. very inspiring thoughts and imagery filling in the picture painted with your wonderful words my friend.. enjoyed much..luv..
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