Strangers With Memories

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I cannot know if we shall meet again, when next we share sore secrets, solemn truths, a tidbit here or there. Standstill in time, shared between two strangers who never met. An exchange of sorrowful memories too intimate for loved ones to hear yet.

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Paul Bell

Date: 3/26/2024 8:42:00 AM

Like this. To unload on strangers and even maybe get feedback, cos let's face it, sometimes things are just too hot to handle.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/26/2024 9:49:00 AM

Oven mitts handy Paul. ;) Maybe a helpful catharsis. Thanks for visiting today! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/30/2023 7:33:00 PM

We do tend to tell strangers things that we don't freely mention to those we know. Perhaps because we do know them ! Love your thought filled tetractics Las

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/1/2023 7:52:00 AM

I've heard things while queued that amaze me - for anyone to speak so openly to strangers - wow! Thanks my dearest friend Svvie! :)

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/30/2023 12:50:00 PM

A poignancy for diaries in our hearts, Linda. Much Aloha, William

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/1/2023 7:51:00 AM

Many thanks dear William. :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/29/2023 6:47:00 PM

Great job, powerful with meaning. Pangie xxx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/1/2023 7:50:00 AM

Thank you my dear poetess friend. I appreciate you Pangie. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/28/2023 4:44:00 PM

a lovely Tetractys. I've not tried this form, but you've inspired me to give it a try. I also agree with the truth within its words "two strangers who never met ..an exchange of sorrowful memories'...that so often happens. Well done! have a splendid evening, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/28/2023 7:13:00 PM

Please do try it dear Sara. It is not so difficult. I've overheard conversations at an airport, train, standing in line, where people who are obviously strangers talk about some very intimate moments. Just pondering the phenomenon... Thanks for visiting this evening. I always look forward to your visits! :)