I don't often write rhymed verse . . . this one wrote itself.


Soul-weary

He sits alone and quietly ponders
How little is left of all he once knew;
Some few things where his mind now wanders
He remembers, and so must still be true.

But there is much he believes no longer . . .
Nor certain he cares to now if he could;
And, but for that, he might now be stronger
In some way he may have once understood.

Memories tire of their coming and going,
Life wearies of too much truth and regret;
There's a kind of comfort in finally knowing
What to remember . . . what to forget.




Poetry by countryfog
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Written on 2010-12-18 at 14:41

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Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
This is how it is to age, isn't it?
2010-12-19



Quite a set of verses to what I believe we all have gone through from time to time. And the rhyming didn't even call attention to itself. Much enjoyed.
2010-12-19



Quite a set of verses to what I believe we all have gone through from time to time. And the rhyming didn't even call attention to itself. Much enjoyed.
2010-12-19


John Ashleigh The PoetBay support member heart!
This flowed brilliantly. The rhyming was spot on. A real pleasure to read, as usual!

Regards,
John.
2010-12-18