Barbara Gorelick Poet Verse

Yesterday and Today

if I could
I'd take a step back
speak softly
sing more songs
gently speak truths from my heart
enjoy the small things

time races
the past is clouded
I hold close
memories
tomorrow comes quickly now
carnival dreaming


For the Shardoma contest
Barbara Gorelick 8/14/11

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Carolyn Devonshire August 18, 2011 at 1:04 PM So many of the entries are just fun and frolic, Barbara, but I get a sense of loss and nostalgia from yours. Great use of emotion. This is so beautifully written. Winning wishes for you. Soup mail. Love, Carolyn

Kyle Kriticos August 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM You have spun my mind into intense thinking Barbara, in this abrupt, marvelous piece :)

Jack Horne August 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM Lovely thoughtful piece, Barbara. I haven't tried this form yet - I love the way you've used it

Andrea Dietrich August 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM oh, you inspire me here to want to try out this shardoma contest, whatever it is!! Wondefully done, Barbara.