Yesterday

Yesterday is gone, too late for regrets
All memories of the past locked away
My hopes and fears joining them
Troubles I have had like most, happiness
Seemed to be just a dream from the past
So few of them have survived, once
Far from here I was carefree until you went
Away to war, the news came, lost in action 

Now I dwell in  the past with locked memories
It seems no point when I no longer can share them
Looks of love from others all around me
As if to taunt me, reminding me of you
Though it is a lovely day my heart weeps a single tear
They're one of many that never manages to fall
Here in my eyes they remain burning hot scalding me
To be with you once more just once to hold you
Stay my heart screams, do not go, do not leave me

Oh how can this be, such terrible pain rips at me
I hear a knock on the door and he is there saying 
Believe in me my love, I told you I would return
In your heart you knew I was alive, I am back safe
Yesterday is over, the war won and our life moves on


written 01/23/2014

contest Yesterday
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 2/8/2014 12:35:00 PM
Thanks for the happy ending. So many are just too sad. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 2/9/2014 8:25:00 AM
LOL I was reading this poem and said to my husband, "I can't believe I wrote such a beautiful poem." I don't even remember writing it, but it's really GOOD! LOL Oh my. The hat is out of the bag! I do have some memory problems from time to time...perhaps this is an example. Then, I replied to Joyce's comment as if it were to me...only to realize that my memory was correct! I DID NOT write this wonderful poem. So, here I am embarassed and apologizing. It is a good poem and I was also happy about the knock at the door...I do have a son out there. I hold my head in shame. Sorry!
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 2/9/2014 8:18:00 AM
Always gotta have a happy ending...I have a son out there! Thanks for the congrats. Love, Dane
Date: 2/8/2014 8:05:00 AM
Very expressive and emotive winning work..Way to go..Congrats..Sara
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2014 9:24:00 AM
ty Sara hugs
Date: 2/7/2014 2:06:00 PM
defining piece so well scribed, shadow... sweet cheers to you!.. huggs
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2014 9:24:00 AM
hi Nette and ty hugs
Date: 2/7/2014 6:19:00 AM
Very emotion filled. It had me on the edge of my seat throughout...feeling sad, very sad, because of war, and death, and fears. Thanks for the happy ending. Congratulations on your win with this emotion packed poem. Big Smiles, Dane Ann
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/8/2014 9:23:00 AM
ty Dana hugs
Date: 2/7/2014 1:00:00 AM
Congrats Shadow for your well deserved win; great work you have here.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/7/2014 3:31:00 AM
ty Kayod5 so kind of you hugs
Date: 2/6/2014 4:20:00 PM
Nice to have the ending come out so nicely.. congrats to you..this is a bit different and very creative. BG
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/7/2014 3:30:00 AM
hi Barbara I like happy ending don't we all lol? Ty hugs
Date: 2/6/2014 1:57:00 PM
Nicely done Shadow.....congratulations!!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/7/2014 3:28:00 AM
hi Donna ty so much hugs
Date: 2/6/2014 1:29:00 PM
Many congratulations Shadow love xx
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/7/2014 3:27:00 AM
ty Mandy hugs
Date: 2/6/2014 12:44:00 PM
Hard to pass on a happy ending. You touched on the major themes, nostalgia and regret, with a healthy dose of angst and then flipped it with a surprise ending. Great work. Congratulations. Cheers, Roy
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/6/2014 1:03:00 PM
ty very much Roy Your comments mean so much to me ty for my 3rd place and for running your fun contest Shadow hugs
Date: 1/25/2014 3:42:00 PM
Very moving and very true, Yesterday is no more and tomorrow is too far away . Love today and be loved .
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2014 5:59:00 PM
yes an evocative word Darren ty for reading Shadow x smile hug
Date: 1/24/2014 7:06:00 PM
I love happy endings! Good luck in the contest Shadow. Hugs Rick
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2014 12:58:00 AM
ty very much Rick hugs Shadow
Date: 1/24/2014 2:00:00 PM
my, you pushed the envelope here, shadow by coming up with more than expected.. so pensive at the start and joful in the end.. i love happy endings and surprises!.. remarkable work!..hugggs
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2014 1:00:00 AM
ty Nette me too very inspiring comment ty Shadow x smile hug
Date: 1/24/2014 10:59:00 AM
Reads like a winning number for the contest..Way to go ..Yesterdays are gone really gone aren't they..Thanks for stopping by..Your comments always encourage..Sara
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2014 1:00:00 AM
ty Sara so are yours Shadow x smile hug
Date: 1/23/2014 2:54:00 PM
- So many touching and sad poems that is posted today, Shadow. - Tears dripping reading .... but, such is life .... not always joy and smiles - A very well written poem, dear friend - Soon weekend ..... enjoy. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2014 1:02:00 AM
hi Anne Lise yes there were gentle hearts bleed Ty Shadow x smile hug
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