Unforgettable

UNFORGETTABLE 

What has it been?
The many, many years flock together
And she’s never been out of mind

Her gentle femininity
That almost apologetic smile
Blend eternally with the multitude

Nor had I tried to efface that opaque vision
No    I kept it close upon my awareness
In a cherished area of soul

Alas she sits now beside me
Nothing      absolutely nothing has changed
That sweet nausea has returned    and even
      stronger my yearning

When one loves    really loves
The fated friendship may be fraught
With restraint

Yes    our two loves differed
Perhaps hers the truer
But    for me    a waking, lesson taking
      perhaps lifetimes to comprehend

Oh she still loves me
In her antiseptic way
Innocents project their feelings    are dumb
      cannot lie

And she blithely tells me of her new guy
Ah    this strange love is blind on either side
I wish her happiness

Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/14/2016 3:28:00 PM
Very nice daver, a forever heartache.
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Date: 12/30/2015 5:48:00 PM
Yes!! IN this life , if we are lucky, we encounter those rare special breads that sear themselves on our very soul...right my friend????
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Date: 12/30/2015 3:03:00 PM
Daver, I've been here going 6 years. It makes me happy to see you are still here. I see why some people are unforgettable..... Happy New Years... Always ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/24/2015 2:12:00 AM
This poem reveals so much about the human spirit Daver, and the way we love. Borrowing from Ms Browning...how do I love thee, let me count the "different" ways. Your words ring so true in this beautiful tribute to the one who got away.#7
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Daver Austin
Date: 1/16/2016 3:36:00 PM
With me, I write 50 or more to get one good one. Thanks for your meaningful comment as I consider this that one of fifty. More love, Dave
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Daver Austin
Date: 12/24/2015 1:08:00 PM
Thanks, Connie. You know that old song, "When you grow too old too dream?" At 86 I still dream of her, but realize she was probably the daughter I never had, there being nothing really sexual about the relationship. She was 20 years younger than I, after all. Love, Dave
Date: 12/23/2015 10:43:00 PM
Dave, this is really wonder, a lovely read, well done ~
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Date: 12/21/2015 12:29:00 AM
awesome write Dave, very much enjoyed this nostalgic piece
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Francine Roberts
Date: 12/21/2015 12:29:00 AM
oh and Merry Christmas
Date: 12/20/2015 7:02:00 PM
Daver, stopped by to enjoy some of my favorite and best poets of 2010 - 1015 :) Hope you are well enjoying what is left of 2015. Sending an early Christmas Message with Hugs. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in all you do during 2016. ~SKAT LOVE~
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