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The Timeless Gift

The timeless gift that memories spawn With whispers of those bygone days As upon the mind a story plays Returning with each new dawn Through the windows of the mind We see the sunshine and the storm Within this view memories form But sometimes storms are all we find In time, yesterdays will just be skimmed And memories will no longer be found There's an echo, a despairing sound As the light within the mind is dimmed - 9-6-18 Enclosed Rhyme - September Contest Sponsor: Dear Heart

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Constance La France

Date: 10/2/2018 3:08:00 PM

Joseph, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deep and emotional write ~

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:19:00 PM

Thank you for my placement Broken Wings

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/1/2018 6:39:00 PM

A sad, but a very powerful poem that addresses the fears we see in others so often as we age, Joseph. Well done, and congratulations on your podium win. Sandra

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:23:00 PM

Thank you Sandra

John Gondolf

Date: 9/30/2018 2:05:00 PM

Beautifully written, Joseph, this disease must leave one with a feeling of complete loneliness, a stranger to the world. Congrats on your win. John

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:22:00 PM

Thank you John

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/30/2018 5:33:00 AM

Beautifully penned sad poem, congratulations on your win!

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:22:00 PM

Thank you Tania

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/29/2018 9:34:00 PM

Your last stanza was really so sad Joseph. This is so well written. A deserving high placement my friend! Congratulations! : )

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:22:00 PM

Thank you Connie

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/29/2018 8:46:00 PM

Returning with congratulations, Joseph, for your wonderful win with your poignantly beautiful poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:21:00 PM

Thank you Susan

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/29/2018 7:31:00 PM

Congratulations for your great win Joseph :)

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:21:00 PM

Thank you Heidi

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/29/2018 6:58:00 PM

Lovely, Joseph. Congrats on your win.

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:21:00 PM

Thank you Line

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2018 2:54:00 PM

this is the sixth poem I have clicked on but I see I've read all your latest. I hope to see you in some winner circles soon!!

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:20:00 PM

Thank you Andrea

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 9/12/2018 8:22:00 PM

So sorry about the dimming memories that we have as gifts, just a touch sad but very thankful in tone.

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:20:00 PM

Thank you Sheri

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/9/2018 8:34:00 AM

Beautiful, Joseph:)

Joseph May
Date: 10/2/2018 6:19:00 PM

Thank you Jo

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/8/2018 10:51:00 AM

Beautifully crafted my friend...bol...love & light...^WW^

Joseph May
Date: 9/8/2018 4:19:00 PM

Thank you Winged Warrior..

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/7/2018 10:36:00 PM

Poignant piece Joseph, indelible ink, this one will linger with the reader, I can't see it not. xomo

Joseph May
Date: 9/8/2018 5:10:00 AM

Thank you Mo..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/7/2018 5:01:00 PM

oh this is touched with such sadness. I am thinking of those who lose their memories to alzheimers. So poetically expressed, Joseph. I love it.

Joseph May
Date: 9/7/2018 6:25:00 PM

Thank you Andrea..

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/6/2018 10:04:00 PM

Your poem deeply touches my heart with its poignant beauty, Joseph. Your rhymes are excellent and your verses are smooth as silk.. so enjoyable! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Joseph May
Date: 9/7/2018 7:51:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan..