Where You'll Be

I don't want to chase down the sun on the beach,
I don't need to stand in the sand with the ocean at my feet,
I don't care to stare into where the water and atmosphere meet,
if it's not where you'll be

Sleep is still sleep even without the promise of a dream,
but why shoot for stars if the moon doesn't dance in their gleam,
I s'pose my hands will never know how far my arms can reach,
if it's not where you'll be

I'll never set sail in the billow of a breeze,
looking down upon the crown onto a canopy of trees,
the song my heart may sing will forever be off-key,
if it's not where you'll be

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Date: 2/22/2025 2:35:00 PM
Now that he and I are separated by ill health, this poem has taken on even deeper meaning than ever. My heart nearly bursts as I read your beautiful words.
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Shane Thacker
Date: 2/24/2025 7:58:00 PM
Oh, no. I'm so sorry, Wen! I hope you know if you ever need to talk, I am here for you. I also hope you haven't been alone during this time and that you've been able to find comfort in family.
Date: 12/17/2024 7:57:00 AM
Some delights deserve to be savored more than once. That's why I came back to read this again.
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Shane Thacker
Date: 12/18/2024 4:50:00 PM
That is so nice of you to say, Wen. Thank you for coming back to reread it.
Date: 2/25/2024 3:49:00 PM
Your poem compels me to experience beauty, purity of feelings, and hopelessness simultaneously. I find this poem tragic, despite it seeming hopeful.
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Shane Thacker
Date: 7/1/2024 4:39:00 PM
Thank you for your insight, Karin. I'm honored that you took the time to read it.
Date: 7/31/2023 7:58:00 PM
I really like your style of writing… your poem is great too
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Shane Thacker
Date: 8/1/2023 3:51:00 PM
Thank you, Mr. Buckner. I appreciate your kind words and the time you took to read my poetry.
Date: 6/19/2023 9:26:00 AM
To be made whole by that special person's presence, and caring not for other sweet pleasures unless they are there, is such a true sign of love. Your poem says it all in such a romantic way, it reads like a heartfelt love song. Enjoyed immensely.
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Shane Thacker
Date: 6/19/2023 12:05:00 PM
Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to read it and leave a comment. It's always such a pleasure receiving feedback from someone who writes so beautifully.
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