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Sonnet from Memories - Episode 5
Shadow dance of distortion fade in and out Teasing to the fore then get wrested back Manipulative psychic games with subconscious Like the sun rays flitting behind clouds of black Memories of her's succumb to quiet whispers Disappearing hope with each ponderous breath Green eyes with sadness reflects in the mirror Broken spirit recedes into shadowy death Fading expectations with each passing hour A life once had – Gone for no reasons Day brings no enlightenment or answers Night brings its own dreams and demons Whispers that fade into lurking silhouettes Seeming familiar faces slink back into regress
Sonnet from Memories - Episode 7
Who so ever says that - ‘tis better to have loved And lost - than never to have loved at all’ Has expressed mere words off a flippant tongue Has not seen a soul burn or tears of blood fall Nor witnessed love that has appeared but once Or Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and their tragic end Nor perceived true love’s departure that burned like acid rain Tennyson’s profound poetic words can never ever mend A heart that has shattered in a million bits No words of advice no matter how well meant Can repair these damaged lungs that cry out for air A plea for amnesia would doubtless be better sent No measure of anaesthesia can this pain erase Surrender to sweet amnesia this curse to replace
Video Clip - Guy Sebastian - ‘Amnesia’

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Date: 3/19/2018 7:01:00 PM
Both of these poems are absolutely breathtaking dearest Maria. Such deeply sad emotions thoughtfully expressed in your heartfelt poetic lines, each one a beauty, my wonderful friend! Warmest wishes always. ~Susan
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Date: 2/12/2018 3:11:00 PM
Sad but true. It can happen to me. It can happen to you. That's why I say, "Seize the day," though memories will never totally fade away. Put them in your treasure chest, keep hoping for the best. See how your poem has inspired me!!
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Date: 2/1/2018 8:37:00 PM
wow, such deep emotion. Yes, when one thinks about it, a short passionate love like Romeo and Juliet is just too sad for words. Better to just lead an ordinary life with a so so marriage!! Well done. And I liked also that line that Old Buck liked a lot. the flippant tongue.
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Date: 1/19/2018 5:45:00 PM
Maria: "Has expressed mere words off a flippant tongue." How many times have I done that? I care not to share. Thank you for a thoughtful and beautiful piece. Keep them coming and thank you for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck
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Date: 1/7/2018 8:33:00 AM
Both these poems are fraught with feelings of sadness and pain, Maria. Gloom fills the air, and no solutions are in sight. Love the picture and video, too. Regards // paul
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Date: 1/6/2018 6:11:00 PM
Dear Maria, both of these poems are exquisite! I believe I can relate best to the first poem though. Excellent! Mahalo, Connie
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Date: 1/5/2018 7:31:00 AM
WOW!!! Maria dear, TWO stunning sonnets! I'm actually kinda lost of words here, I'm just blown away with your masterful art. I've always loved deep and emotive poetry, and let me tell you, I'm in love with your masterpieces :) fave so I can read them again and again... hugs and smiles and love always :)
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Date: 1/5/2018 5:31:00 AM
Ecstatic language, phantasmagoria of imagery, poetic epitome dearest, Maria! Adored it!
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Date: 1/4/2018 9:24:00 AM
I've not heard that song before, nice to see you have taken two great sonnets from your memories collection.. Both are deep and emotive and written with great rhyme and flow...
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Date: 1/4/2018 7:42:00 AM
Very powerful poem Maria. Well written and leads the reader to think. Happy New Year :)
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Date: 1/4/2018 6:37:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your poems Maria..your words flow with so much passion..articulated with impact..impressive!
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Date: 1/4/2018 6:43:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay - and your comments flow with such sincerity - always much appreciated. Have a wonderful 2018...Maria

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