What's Left Behind

Out in December the snow lined hills echo memories...
By the creek the wooden bench holds  tender stories...
Where once two lovers laughed and dreamed...
The landscape now has flowed into a rapid stream...
I sit cold with my hands folded as if the air knows how I felt...
Staring out to where we made snow angels until we would finally melt...
A small tear,not from the cold starts to form in my eyes...
And off I walk back to today where the chill can only hide...
A place now tucked away where it can stay warm and mine...
But left to only guess if it was only me left behind...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Minardi Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 6:34 AM
Heartfelt poem this is, Michael! I love your twist in "and off i walk back to today where the chill can only hide, and the closing verse...two thumbs up! :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Congratulations on your win. x
M V Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 7:51 PM
It is very touching,Michael.Congratulations on your win!
Guzzi Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM
so sad and happens many times in the lifetime of a loving person..we must keep loving anyway! Congrad's Light & Love
Quigley Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Nicely said Michael. Congratulations on your win
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Congrats on your win Michael. Love, Carol
Olayiwola Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM
wow! You have said it all. Great job.
Falotico Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Thanks my friend....!!!
Horsman Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM
A picture of words, love this Michael, so much sentiment. harry
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Michael. Wishing you a beautiful weekend full of joy. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 2:50 AM
This is really nice and paints a sad picture x
Telling Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 1:12 AM
I really like this, Michael. I can definitely relate! You convey your emotions so well and you truly capture the moment that you are writing about... Nicely done!!
Butterfly Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 1:03 AM
This is a lovely rhyme Michael. Very vivid and clear. Thank you for my first place in your What Brought You To Poetry Contest. I am soaring on butterfly wings today. I really enjoyed writing my poem for you.
Tacito Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Wow...hell of an ending. Great work, Michael!
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