Yesterdays

The beauty of the setting sun,
as twilight pays a call.
Another day, becomes a memory,
just a shadow on the wall.

Yesterday's dreams 
will have left their mark.
Knowing things that have gone,
can't be changed.

When all that's left are memories,
and those ghosts from memory lane.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I love this. Took me a while to find an older poem of yours I had never seen. before.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 23, 2022 at 3:31 PM
Hello John Read, yes yseterday is gone it is just a memory. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 24, 2022 at 1:08 PM
HelloJohn Read, yes i am doing well thank you. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend.
Read Avatar
January 24, 2022 at 2:04 AM
Hello Darlene,thank you for your message,hope your keeping well.
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