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June 10, 2o25

For the "Beatles 'Lay iI to Me' song Contest by Charles Messina

"Yesterday, seems so far away"
and so different from today
As we look in rose-colored mist
where memories fondly exist
Alas, the truth so often lies
Hidden deeply in clouded skies
Or, painted as a golden leaf
A somewhat truth in Bas Relief

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/21/2025 9:31:00 AM

Greatly enjoyed the rose-colored mist of our memories Ann. Very nicely penned! :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/11/2025 7:26:00 AM

Charming brevity ~

Gary Radice

Date: 7/9/2025 4:02:00 AM

The subject of your poem is a favourite subject of mine Ann. Rosy recollections of times and places past tend to rise above (like the bas relief mentioned here perhaps?) the true realities of the past that lie forgotten or maybe misremembered and hidden in clouded skies. My take only Ann on a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing. Cheers - Gary

Danny Derden

Date: 6/21/2025 7:42:00 AM

I think McCartney & Lennon would approve.

Ann Peck
Date: 6/24/2025 1:49:00 PM

Thanks, Danny. I miss the sixties.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/15/2025 1:50:00 AM

Very pretty and lyrical ... CayCay

Ann Peck
Date: 6/24/2025 1:56:00 PM

Thanks, CayCay. I had a friend in high school called Faye-Faye.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/12/2025 8:54:00 PM

Your poem is a wonderful contest entry, Ann. I love, 'As we look in rose-colored mist where memories fondly exist.' Beautiful images!

Ann Peck
Date: 6/24/2025 2:00:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn. You write such beautiful poetry!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/10/2025 6:20:00 PM

I really like the mist that covers your reflections in 'long-ago-and-far-away-ness.' ~ Gershon

Ann Peck
Date: 6/11/2025 9:50:00 AM

Hi Gershon! I can remember hearing the Beatles singing it. I'm pretty sure it was written when Yoko and John had broken up for a short time. Thanks for commenting!