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Photographs and Memories

A familiar voice sharing the past,
Remembering a place that didn’t last.

Sifting through ashes of another life,
Searching for beauty amongst the strife. 

Anguish surrounds me, a constant storm,
Cold and darkness, wanting to be warm.

Deprived of love, empty inside,
Shattered dreams, life denied.

Unresolved injustice, mistakes and fears, 
Yet I mourn those lost years.

No peace in silence when I’m alone,
I reach to hold you, but you’re gone.

Pain causes me to isolate,
Chaos in my head to medicate.

Photos are fading, music grows old,
Lyrics and melodies pierce my soul.

All I have left are these photographs and memories.

Copyright © Carolyn Ames | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 5/8/2025 3:07:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

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