Washed Away

I ran down to the brook and sat in the shade,
and dreamed of all the little things that fade...
But it all just washed away...
Down the stream from blue to grey...

I ran down to the brook and sat by the stones,
I wrote of all the places I never got to show..
But it all just washed away...
A free fall form the rocks today..

I ran down to the brook and sat in the shade,
and lost myself in plans that we made...
But it all just washed away...
Like two lost raindrops that got away..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Onclaud Avatar
October 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM
a riveting piece, michael... love this!... SOUP MAIL..
K. Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Oh shucks, Michael this is just sad yet also very beautifully written, forgive the pun, but this just flowed so well for me...and I didn't know you were diabetic! Don't worry, I am not all that sweet methinks, thank you very much for the thoughts :D hugs right back to you!
Peranteau Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM
What a pleasure to read this soft fulfilling write dear poet ! I have to put this in mine favz sir, for the winter is approaching, and a write like this will sustain this soul on the bitter of winter ! Have a wonderful week Michael...much love, james
Sweetheart Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 7:49 PM
softly written lines of deep emotion Michael luv.. so obvious how sensitive u are as a man and a poet with tender message of a lost part in time once beautiful.. sitting by the brook is a safe haven for so many.. the beach is my solace with the waves flowing.. a place to think and write .. always moved by precious lines luv.. your Jersey Girl in tired mode .. so much to do when moving.. glad we had lots of muscle power but the hard work still to do..oh..luv..xoxo..GMEN awesome..
Long Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 7:23 PM
this was beautiful Michael thanks for the up lift tonight.. cory
Wesley Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Your last line is so special to wind up a sad verse that sounds lonely. I really enjoyed this Michael!
Johnson Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM
A sad little figure you draw here Michael. Very appealig. Thank you for your kind comments on my "One With nature". Love, Joyce
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM
A brilliant expression of reflection Michael.
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September 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM
The brook seems to be a place of cleansing..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..If we could all go to the brook and release what needs to go it would be a better world..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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