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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.
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Somadas Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Nicely penned.. Again a poem we can read from bottom to top..
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November 24, 2019 at 8:35 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
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November 23, 2019 at 6:20 PM
A beautiful poem Ann. Very heart felt. Thank you.
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November 24, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Thank you so kindly for dropping by. I am pleased you enjoyed it. Ann
Laurie Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 5:45 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
One Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM
heart breaking poem Ann.. loss is so difficult to deal with... we never forget, we just learn to live with the pain..
One Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Also we hear music differently...
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November 23, 2019 at 11:10 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
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November 23, 2019 at 7:19 AM
Ah. Poignant with the sheer ring of truth.
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November 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Hugs... flowers on your porch. Ann
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November 22, 2019 at 10:56 PM
A wonderful write. Blessings dear friend, Gina
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November 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Good morning dear friend. Flowers for you day. Ann
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