Roy Jerden Poet Couplet

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Written with my young cousin Brandon, who posts amazing snippets of prose or free verse on Facebook.

This is one of them that I reworked into a poem.

The Waning of Dreams

And those were the times of our lives,
the late nights and restless dives...
Hope given one shot at a time,
a nickel a tale, a lie for a dime.

And those were our lives of the times,
a charade with partners in crime,
the fading of twilight's last beams
as we watch the waning of dreams...

© Brandon Watson and Roy Jerden
July 6, 2015

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Robert Johnson August 12, 2015 at 9:14 PM As we wax nostalgic the clock continues to tick. With less of the dream to fulfill. Love the collaboration guy's.

Robert Lindley July 22, 2015 at 10:14 PM Love this great write. When looking back on youth I see similiar, great times, many mistakes but a life full and well lived. A super 7 on this my friend. Congrats to both authors,.

Mark Peterson July 12, 2015 at 8:24 AM Alas, in life what ought to sustain us, instead bears witness to our demise. This poem certainly prompted reflection, as only well written lines can promote.

Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 12:51 PM A wonderful collaboration! The waning of dreams...great line and perfect title.

Casarah Nance July 6, 2015 at 9:03 PM I love it! a nickel a tale, a lie for a dime...great stuff both of you !

Jan Allison July 6, 2015 at 2:27 PM Fabulous collaboration Roy i particularly loved the final couplet -get Brandon to join here and post more of his ideas:-) hugs Jan xx7