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You Never Left

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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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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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Tom Woody

Date: 10/6/2023 8:09:00 AM

Beautiful and sad. Memories through tactile sensations. Very cool and nice read

Sam Scott
Date: 10/6/2023 10:03:00 AM

Thank you, Tom :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 10/5/2023 8:26:00 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
Date: 10/5/2023 9:09:00 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

Date: 10/3/2023 7:26:00 PM

Congratulations, Sam! Feel the pain.

Sam Scott
Date: 10/3/2023 8:32:00 PM

Kim, always value your experience and endorsement. Thanks :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/2/2023 8:47:00 AM

So poignant. A bittersweet one.

Sam Scott
Date: 10/2/2023 10:57:00 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

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/1/2023 4:12:00 PM

your poem resonated with me, Sam. I felt the heartache that comes from reminiscing and reflecting. Yet your poem is hopeful-- texture of sadness yet a warmth of affection. Good use of sensory details here. Loved it. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 10/1/2023 8:16:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. You interpret well, relationships are multi-layered and we are complex. Thank goodness poetry can release with cathartic prowess (to a degree)

Ink Empress

Date: 10/1/2023 8:22:00 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
Date: 10/1/2023 11:48:00 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

Date: 10/1/2023 5:18:00 AM

Beautifully done. God bless you with peace and soul felt calm, Love, Gina

Sam Scott
Date: 10/1/2023 11:47:00 AM

Thank you Gina.. I receive :) Namaste.