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The Approaching Shadows
Contributed by
reflections
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Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 11:05:06 AM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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The lengthening shadows are claiming their place.
Extending their reach at, a now, faster pace.
Retention of memory is doomed to defeat.
From this darkest of stupor there is no retreat.
My mind follows blindly its somber decline
until, without light or memory, the darkness be mine!
Too old to determine the right age to resist,
too young to look back at what I may have missed,
too tired to give more of what I’ve already given;
but still, I’m not ready to give up on living.
The ominous shadows must return to their place,
‘cause I’m not ready yet to drop out of the race.
My mind has its problems, and my health’s not that great;
in fact, my whole being is in a hell of a state,
yet, one little thought keeps popping up in my head . . .
HOW in the hell would I be better off DEAD?
John F. Templin ©
7-6-05
Copyright ©
reflections
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2005-08-09 11:05:06]
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 12:19:05 PM AEST
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Kudos! Bravo, thrice Hail!
What a beautiful song. amd hymn to life.
You will never walk in darkness dear John. Forgetfulness comes to most of us - sometimes even at the most inconvenient moment :)) :)) - as a matter of fact, it picks the most inconvenient moment in tiome :)
There is no re ason at all to through the towel in
Exquisitely penned John. Let the light shine.
Know the little song:
"My little light - let it shine! shine! shine!"
We played it on the guitar. This beautiful poem awakens the memory of delightful events and moment experienced.
See you spread the light.!
Thanks a lot for spreading it.
Blessings to you and "Welcome back"
Elizabeth.
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by vibes2go on
Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 01:38:02 PM AEST
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| great write!!!!!!! |
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by bernard2 on
Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 01:47:58 PM AEST
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| My Friend I could say the same not so eloquent perhaps but the words would run true. Life at seventy five is just as sweet as it was at sixteen- Wonderful write all the best from Bernard 2 |
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by hauntedscorp on
Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 08:25:51 PM AEST
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Excellent piece John! You're every bit the wonderful poet I recall : )
I love this life tale, done with humour, but a sting of reality too...Well worded with good rhyming and flow.
Well done, and welcome back!
Scorp. |
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by emystar on
Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 09:37:44 PM AEST
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An awesome masterpeice.
Very good work and welcome back.
Hang in there friend as Joy commeth in the morning.
I will put u in my prayers.
Keep up the awesome writets. i know what bad health is but we can always count on god. I figure as long as there's writing to do he'll keep me around so keep writing.
luv, huggs, prayer, faith, hope, joy, peace,
emy |
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Re: The Approaching Shadows
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by ebooibo on
Wednesday, 10th August 2005 @ 12:25:11 AM AEST
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| thats deep yo damn it brings power 2 my heart keep it coming... |
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