Forgotten

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Hang 'Em High, Sincerely, Justice

Forgotten

Three young girls paraded holding flowers.
She with Dad in hand walked down the aisle.
A blockade of my view, flashing towers
I look away, my lips can't part a smile.
Bo is there to take her away from him.
One sings "Sun Rise, Sun Set" deep from her lungs.
A white candle blows out, a warning hymn.
So I sat back and bit a bitter tongue.
Congratulations! in line and order
Floundering forced embraces and kisses
Lost in a church built of stone and mortar?
Tears in my eyes, to the bells I listen.
Tables full of food, but no wedding cake.
Losing a friend who wasn't mine to take.


1989 

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Helios commented on Forgotten

08-05-2009

"Swiftly flow the days,seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers, blossoming even as we gaze..." Amazing poem, thank you.

frog commented on Forgotten

06-17-2009

Good realism here in this one. I like how you were so honest in saying you couldn't smile.

When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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