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Falling.

and forgetting

By Poppy Published 2 years ago β€’ 1 min read
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I am falling from your memory

Like I used to fall into your

Calming presence, soothing smiles

And gentle, gentle hands

Now I try to coax

Past moments from

My mind but

Of course

Fail

sad poetry

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  • π‘πŒπ’about a year ago

    I love this one, Poppy! Tragic and beautiful!

  • ThatWriterWomanabout a year ago

    So sad! this actually brought a tear to my eye!

  • Testabout a year ago

    Love this!!

  • Really a normal incident to feel everyone, good!!!!!!!

  • D.K. Shepard2 years ago

    What a pain filled piece! Another great nonet, Poppy!

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Beautifully written, yet so sad.

  • Yet another excellent nonetπŸ‘πŸΌ.

  • But eventually we'll succeed. Somehow. I hope so. Lol. Loved your Nonet!

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    Such a sad feeling.

  • Kenny Penn2 years ago

    Ah Poppy in some ways I love this competition and in others it makes me sad. This poem is so lovely but also really heartbreaking. Beautiful as always

  • F Cade Swanson2 years ago

    this is beautifully written.

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