Sad Nostalgia Poems

I sat in nostalgia

By Phan Tan Hai

I sat, looking across the sky at flowers and leaves. 
You walked quietly into the moonlight, 
filling the sky...

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"When Silence Speaks" poetry contest.
Sponsor: Craig Cornish 
2nd Place. 
Date Submitted: 07/05/2024


the air conditioner soothing my heated skin
fire brick curtains with their red dyed orange...

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On summer nights
Nostalgia's muse revives
Scent of jasmine
Fig tree fragrance fuses
Memories meander 
Minty ice cream flavours 
Add sweetness to hungry kisses

Star gazing to cricket symphony
Roof top...

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The space is smaller 
than what was measured by memory,
the stained glass windows much less 
vibrant compared to what glowed 
brightly in the light of...

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No gondolas are gliding under bridges, 
it's a lagoon without classic songs;
pigeons are huddled and do not coo, 
they're frightened by the murky blue! ...

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The autumn that had remained monotonous-
  For many decades,
  Now tears and takes pieces of hearts,
  Along with its old leaves, flowers,
...

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In realms of ink and paper, I once roamed,
A character lost, in stories I'd been loaned.
But as I tread the paths, both dark and grand,
I...

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Thinking about the good old days
Reminiscing for a little while
Some memories made me happy, some made me sad
Some brought a tear and some brought a...

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Eventually,
I get everything I want,
Even if my list goes endlessly,

But now,
In this moment,
All I want
Are ur arms,
Ur hands,
Ur eyes,
To be mine to look at

I want...

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Christmas was really rocking                     ...

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Here's to Johnny Such and Such
wandering up and down the streets
in his funny coat and hat
steering clear of those he meets

Compared to others whom you...

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Nostalgia makes me feel wight,
he makes me fright.

I have tried to seek help of his,
but he just sets me free.

I have frowned,
I have fought,
but he...

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Broken pieces 
Glued masterpieces 
Wilted rose 
Heartbreak composed 
Musical notes 
Long lost quotes...

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The sheets smelled like Summer hanging on the line
The sheets smelled like Summer evoking a simpler time
The sheets smelled like Summer, when time was all...

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Orange blooms at dusk
goblins in the pumpkin patch
rich fall's come again

ghosts haunt dark cool nights
scarecrows wave in harvest fields
sad trees weep colors

devils on doorsteps
trick or...

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