All'z he, I, me, r (things arn't what they used to be)

sorenbarrett

In the clarity of a fog

I see the birth of the dawn

In the stench of smog

smell the sweetness of perfume gone

 

In the brilliance of the night

bright shadows disappear

erasing the blight of foresight

with the light of fear

 

In the rumble of stillness

how strong the song

in an eidetic mind of forgetfulness

nothing lasts so long

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  • orchidee

    Good write SB.

  • Bella Shepard

    The use of opposing imagery in this poem is outstanding. Each stanza a complete thought, each thought entwined in uncertainty. Culminating in "things arn't what they used to be", and never will be again.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Bella I so appreciate your comments. In Alzheimer's such is the case.

    • Goldfinch60

      Such true words soren.

      Andy

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Gold I appreciate your review and comment

      • L. B. Mek

        'how strong the song'
        and oh what glory
        in having lived that song
        once,
        even though all the bitter
        notes,
        that glory can never be
        forgot...
        I so relate to your
        poetic melancholy musicality, my friend
        some might disagree
        but I choose to believe
        there is glory in having experienced
        then lost
        than, to have never known
        and be left bereft of the details
        so many sing about
        when celebrating life..
        in the ashes of aftermath
        let us remember and hold-on
        to what warmth
        that fire once granted our frozen
        hearts..
        (what can i say dear Poet
        BRILLIANT!)
        thank you

        • sorenbarrett

          So agree my friend. Ignorance may be bliss but having experienced it is ecstasy. Thanks for the read and so welcome comment



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