Photos taken by a phantom hand
Broken memories on demand
Ruins of the life that I had planned
Hopes held fast by self-reprimand
Flashbacks to better times in a distant land
Fading footprints on black sand
Taking all my self-command
To not mark those shots with a blazing brand
Those distant memories captured by you firsthand
To not erase those views so grand
Where I again shall never stand
For fear of memories that will outstand
The moments captured by your phantom hand
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For Ru.
Hang in there, buddy. <3
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
"The man of many series" - Donna Fox
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Comments (6)
Very sweet to reassure a friend that even though the time has passed it isn’t over.
This is a masterclass in effective rhyming. Each word drives the emotion deeper. Wonderful piece!
Oh my, that was so sad. I hope Ru would be okay 🥺
This one carries a deep, haunting sadness, wrapped in beautifully flowing rhymes. The repetition strengthens the weight of loss, and that last line—oof, it lingers. A poignant tribute. Hope Ru finds their way through.
Well written, loved the broken memories on demand line
Well done, I enjoyed the monorhyme... I have a feeling this one will stick with me!