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Waltzing Without You

Waltzing Without You

The reason I yelled, 
I lost my mind. 
It slipped away. 
stolen by the war,
and my own human failings.

You were right, 
I was wrong. 
You are not here, 
to hear, 
but I know…
somewhere in heaven, 
they are whispering…
the joke, 
at my expense. 

I do not mind. 
I am stupid. 

I went to the doctor. 
I take pills. 
It is not a perfect solution, 
but we have a plan. (the doc and I)
You always liked it, 
When “we” had a plan. (you and I)

Like going to the lake. 
Like swimming in the dark. 
Like living in my heart forever…
Oh, that was my plan. 
Sorry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 11/23/2019 11:53:00 PM
Nicely penned.. Again a poem we can read from bottom to top..
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/24/2019 8:35:00 AM
hehe... I tried that. you really can..? haha... I guess that is the way my mind is made... in a circle.. have the very nicest day. Thank you for your wonderful insight. Ann
Date: 11/23/2019 6:20:00 PM
A beautiful poem Ann. Very heart felt. Thank you.
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/24/2019 8:34:00 AM
Thank you so kindly for dropping by. I am pleased you enjoyed it. Ann
Date: 11/23/2019 5:45:00 PM
Hello Ann … you certainly are unique with your verse Ann. The sadness and heartbreak in this verse some will relate to - thank you again Ann - Lindsay
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Date: 11/23/2019 7:28:00 AM
heart breaking poem Ann.. loss is so difficult to deal with... we never forget, we just learn to live with the pain..
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Silent One
Date: 11/23/2019 3:13:00 PM
Also we hear music differently...
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/23/2019 11:10:00 AM
It is funny, how we "hear" words after they are long gone, that we should have heard clearly while they were with us... Have a lovely day my friend. You always have the nicest comments. You are a great poet. I appreciate your words. Ann
Date: 11/23/2019 7:19:00 AM
Ah. Poignant with the sheer ring of truth.
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/23/2019 11:08:00 AM
Hugs... flowers on your porch. Ann
Date: 11/22/2019 10:56:00 PM
A wonderful write. Blessings dear friend, Gina
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/23/2019 11:08:00 AM
Good morning dear friend. Flowers for you day. Ann
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