When Life Turns Gray

When Life Turns Gray

Remember when we laughed all day
the beach was full of sun
the warmth upon our faces
when all we knew was fun

Remember when we lived the moments
and life was void of fear
we danced a tune of freedom
that only we could hear

Remember when we traveled abroad
when limits didn't exist
a fresh new adventure awaited us
with ignorance and bliss

Remember when you moved away
yet somehow we survived
a phone call kept us busy
and let us feel revived

Remember when your thoughts turned gray
yet subtle it seemed at first
a saddness in your eyes appeared
for a never ending thirst

Remember when we discovered you
your secrets could hide no more
the world grew dark and dim that day
as your richness turned to poor

Remember when we shouted 
but in the end I cried
because I could not help you
and eventually... you died
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Devonshire Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 3:41 PM
This is a very poignant poem, River. You have a way of capturing our attention and taking us into your thoughts. Brilliant writing. Thank you for sharing this. (I hope you'll be posting more poems. I have really enjoyed the two you have posted already.) Best Wishes, Carolyn
Bird Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 2:50 PM
This is packed full of swirling emotions of saddness and pain. A well written piece with a steady flow. Thank you for commenting on my work
Orozco Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 8:31 AM
This is a sad piece =( but well written-darkpoet
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