Note:
there are two different versions of the poem, version 1 is on the happier side and version 2 is most likely on a sadder note
Version #1
by the meadow upon the horizon
I think of you in my fragmented memories
over my splintered forgotten dreams
and shattered broken promises
oh, how they made me smile
smile in relief,
smile, just smile
by the meadow, upon the horizon
I remember you, as nature’s sounds
mingle sweetly in my head
I hear the melody like a street band busking
playing our song, the song that was once
the anthem of our hearts
oh, how they made me cry
cry in joy,
cry, just cry
darkness unfolds, by the meadow
upon the horizon
then, there was you
Thursday photo prompt: Darkness #writephoto
Version # 2
by the meadow upon the horizon
I sat down and grieve over
our fragmented memories
our splintered, forgotten dreams
our shattered, broken promises,
oh, how my heart cries
in desperation
by the meadow upon the horizon
I sat down and weep as i
listen silently to the
sound of nature like a
street band busking, playing
our sweet, tender love song
our song that was once
the anthem of our souls
oh, how my heart sob
in hopelessness
darkness unfolds
by the meadow, upon the horizon
still, no sign of you
This is beautiful Mich… love found and lost. Will it be found again? We can hope… always hope.
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Aw, thank you Beck… yes i agree we can always hope
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Contrasting feelings…both flowing so well though. Such a unique take on the prompt. The emotions perfectly complement the picture Mich.♥️
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Thank you so much Radhika for that lovely comment
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Beautiful, Mich! Love both the versions. So wonderfully you have presented the contrasting sentiments. ❤️
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Oh, thank you so much Punam…i am so happy you like them both..❤❤❤
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You are welcome dear. ❤️❤️🤗
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❤❤❤
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I’m running out of tissues today Mich, so I’m definitely going with Version #1 as my fav’… as I quickly read #2, with misty eyes… 😀😎 💙🌏
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Ohhhhh….just as i thought..sorry to make your eyes misty..
And thank you so so much❤❤🙂🙂🙂
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I’ll survive… I’ll stock up with more tissues tomorrow… xx
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😐😐😐sending you lots of hugs .
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💙🌏🎶🎶
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aw, thank you Ivor..
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Wow Michelle, these are so deep and filled with emotion
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Aw, thank you Jude…that wow is really wonderful
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My pleasure Michelle
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🧡🧡🧡
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they are beautiful showing both sides .. they express deep feelings and are an amazing take on the prompt Mich!
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Thank you dearly Kate…always..🧡🧡🧡
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always my pleasure to read your work Mich 🙂
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❤❤❤
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Mich, they are wonderful. I adore your craft so much and you have no disappointed again. 👏👏💜💜
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Aw,,,, ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much…i am happy you like it
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How well you have done them both. This is life! Happiness and sadness intertwined in its threads
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Thank you Sadje.. you are right, this is the reality of life…
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A pleasure Mich.
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once again
and then never more
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☺☺☺
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This is lovely!
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Aw thank you..and welcome on board
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Would love if you checked out my work too!
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Yeah…will hop in there..
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Both are lovely but number one seemed to reach me more.
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Aw, thank you so much….how are you in there?
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Your welcome. I am doing well.
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❤❤❤
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Booth versions are superb. A lyricism that touches the heart.
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Ohhh… i am melting…thank you..i really appreciate your comment..💞
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My pleasure sweetheart.
xoxo
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❤❤❤
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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“the song that was once
the anthem of our hearts” — beautiful lines, poignant. 💔
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Aw, thank you Lia..💞💞💞
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Tears and smiles are so well composed by you, Mich and your poem is awesome. Mich you are fantastic with your verses. Great post.
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Thanks so.much Kamal..always..🧡🧡🧡
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Welcome dear Mich 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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I enjoyed them both – the first one is more resigned to remember the happy times resulting in a sense of contentment with the situation while the second seems to dwell on the negative aspects with the result being sadness and regret…
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That’s a very clever observation Val..thanks so much❤❤❤
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Both are so emotional and well-written, SweetMich!
I like how you captured both sides. And we can all relate.
Reminds me of an old song that says, “I’ve looked at love from both sides now…”
(((HUGS))) ❤
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Awww let me google that song..sounds like a lovely melody..thank you❤❤🥰🥰
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I LOVE that song–hadn’t though of it in ages, so thanks for the reminder…Judy Collins, right? 🙂
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Yeah…i learned bout it from Carolyn too
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Did you like the song? 🙂
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Yeah..i did..actually i love it..
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Good 🙂 ❤
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Yes…and Joni Mitchell sang it, too… if I remember right. 😉
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I love it Carolyn..😊😊😊
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Oh that’s right!! 🙂
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Your words carry us along like a river through a story ❤
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Aw, that’s so wonderful..thank you dear💖💖💖
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You’re sincerely welcome Always! ❤
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Such a small shift, yet a powerful illustration of how much that can change…
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Thank you Sue😊😊😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Absolutely loved this. Would be an honour if you this to me via email with your domain or signature. I AM LITERALLY CRYING
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Aww thank you so much..i will do that would be my honor..
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Done done. Email it at manahilmansha@gmail.com
Can’t wait! 💜
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This is so beautiful.❤
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Thank you so much❤
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Thanks Sue
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