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The Song We Once Knew

It is a song 
that we grew up with

A song which contains 
our hopes, joys and fears

But the mists of time 
obscured our sight, our sensitivity

The mists of time 
began to block the flow of chi

But we persevered
Once again our song shall be sung

Over the land 
A bird wings its way home

And we watch 
enchanted by the sight

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Chamonique Knowles

Date: 3/7/2009 9:12:00 PM

beautiful. very nice.

Belinda Parish

Date: 3/2/2009 9:06:00 AM

Beautiful written write Matthew Love the line 'But we persevered Once again our song shall be sung', that's what it takes...Perseverance..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/19/2009 7:10:00 PM

Matthew, I love the image, "A bird wings its way home." Very clever, and the "song" in your poem (and our hearts) is one that we all live to share with others. Great work! And thanks for reading "Hungry and Homeless Americans." My Dad predicted last fall he would not live to see our nation's recovery. He was healthy, so I disregarded the comment. Now that he has passed away, the prediction haunts me. Love, Carolyn

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/7/2009 6:44:00 AM

As I read, enchanted by your words. Deeply inspiring. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 2/7/2009 3:29:00 AM

A beautiful, gentle uplifting poem, love, Kristin

Michael Jordan

Date: 2/6/2009 4:44:00 PM

Matthew - thats right bro - never give up, never give in - very uplifting poetry - God Bless, MJ