A familiar face appears within my mind’s eye…
An unforgettable face, no matter how I try.
A kind face, a peaceful face, but one without a smile,
A sad face, a lonely face, seemingly lonely for a while.
A confused face, an old face, pleasant all the same,
A lost face, a needy face, a face with just one name.
Florence, I say within, and her eyes glow big and bright
Her elfin looks younger than the age she is tonight.
She’s reaching out for something, and getting through to me,
Although what she needs isn’t clear: try harder, please, for me.
She remembers clearly days gone by, then drifts away again
When you’re stronger, I think to her, please come through again.
First posted in September 2011.
Tom
Wow! I want to know so much more! BeautifuL!
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Thanks, Jodi.
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Beautiful poem, Tom!
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Thanks, Eugenia.
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My pleasure!
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Loving this ❤️
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Thanks, Elaine.
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So sweet and poignant. I hope Florence is able to come through again soon.
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Not heard anything more from her, Diane… but here’s hoping! 🙂
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Sounds like a seance! 🙂 ❤
Good one Tom! 🙂 ❤
Blessed Be!!! 🙂 ❤
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So it does, Prenin!
Maybe that will help in future! 😀
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