Sam Scott Poet Free verse

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"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh

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A Sam Scott poem:
11th September 2023
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Contest: No. 1246 NEW POEM
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
*WINNER* Placed 10th

 

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You Never Left

My hands hold a strange reminder
Of your presence
When I pray
Or when I play

There's a texture of sadness
Yet a warmth of affection
A rough surface of unknowing
Yet a fireside tingle after the icy snowing

I may have travelled since you knew me
Or maybe 
I still sit in the same chair
As memories clamp me there

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Brian Sambourne October 5, 2023 at 8:26 PM An excellent poem, Sam. It holds melancholy + a glow that comes from affection, in memory and in knowing that a true connectedness once wove you to someone dear. Best wishes. Brian Sam Scott October 5, 2023 at 9:09 PM I like that phrase "someone dear" and you are on the money, Brian. Hope it speaks of affection as you say ;). Thanks for calling by appreciate your encouragement

Kim Rodrigues October 3, 2023 at 7:26 PM Congratulations, Sam! Feel the pain. Sam Scott October 3, 2023 at 8:32 PM Kim, always value your experience and endorsement. Thanks :)

Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2023 at 8:47 AM So poignant. A bittersweet one. Sam Scott October 2, 2023 at 10:57 AM It's true Andrea, life is not always skipping through the woods counting butterflies. Poetry would get boring if it was ;) Thanks for stopping by x

Ink Empress October 1, 2023 at 8:22 AM Memories sometimes can leave us in a melancholic state, good or bad, i find myself reminiscing and it hits differently everytime. Very heartfelt poem this is. I can tell this one means alot to you and comes from a deep place. When you pray or play, how some reminders come crawling back youve written about that so well! Loved this! Felt the depth Sam Scott October 1, 2023 at 11:48 AM As always my Inky pal you are perceptive and kindly. Thank you. I am not at all sad but deep feelings, you are correct. Audio coming soon :)

Regina Mcintosh October 1, 2023 at 5:18 AM Beautifully done. God bless you with peace and soul felt calm, Love, Gina Sam Scott October 1, 2023 at 11:47 AM Thank you Gina.. I receive :) Namaste.