Phyllis Babcock Poet Rhyme

The Past

I wanted to live the dream
Be all that life handed it seemed
I followed my heart, followed my schemes
But life had a different direction it seems.

I think about the years past
Broken dreams that did not last
We were friends but we both forgot
Different destinies is what we sought

Words we never said,  never spoken
Promises we made but became broken
Another day, another year has come and gone
Time has passed away when all is said and done

Our memories remain in the distant past
The years have moved on rather fast
Time with all it shadows cast
Our paths once crossed but it did not last.

4/17/15

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Nirode Ray May 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM Great! It's a lovely poem.

Connie Marcum Wong May 3, 2015 at 2:01 AM Dear Phyllis, this poem has such a poignant message that I really related to because of my past marriage like it was written for me, by me. Very moving and beautifully written. 7 and I am fav'ing it!

Jack Horne April 25, 2015 at 8:11 AM yes, I can relate to this one, dear Phyll - lovely write

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2015 at 7:51 PM It is so strange when we cross paths with old friends and we can't seem to make that connection again. I enjoyed this one, dear.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2015 at 1:55 PM - The years go by ...... we are waiting so long .... that new contact becomes difficult - I recognize myself in your writing - A touching and great poem dear, Phyllis! - I wish you a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM Thanks Anne Lise and yes time becomes a factor.

Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2015 at 4:53 AM This poem has a real feeling of melancholy to it Phillis, which made me recall some of my own sad memories. Beautifully written my friend! Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM Thanks Connie. I think we all have memories in the past that we wish we would have done differently.

Lindsay Laurie April 17, 2015 at 7:46 PM G'day Phyllis... after reading your poem I felt a little nostalgic myself about those crossroads in life. From time to time we all think about those we have lost contact with. Thank you Phyllis - Lindsay Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2015 at 6:18 PM Thanks my good friend for your comments. Yes we do lose contact and as we get older we wonder what has happened in their lives.

Jan Allison April 17, 2015 at 5:13 PM Lovely nostalgic write we can all relate to Phyllis - time moves on and so do we - friendships come and go for many reasons:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx Phyllis Babcock April 21, 2015 at 6:19 PM Thanks Jan. Yes friendships do come and go.