We came here so
Many years ago,
Chasing the ruffled edges
Of a crumpled photograph
Its monochrome hues whispering
Hushed voices still echoing
From white-edged border to faded frame,
Days stilled by wishful perception
Of contentment borne on wings
Which hung like the slow-mouthed moon
Captured by the eye but slipping ever
Between the fingers that reached out
Lost like the hopeful,
And frozen images caught our eye
Like souls entrapped –
And did we know that ours would follow?
Or was it all a dream
The promise that we shared
With a belief in something better?
And we’ll meet again one day
When all the pictures have faded
And all our dreams have died,
We’ll visit them at night
And walk along the rows
Of all we never knew
And ponder why we came
And shred ourselves on all we ever lost.
© All original writing copyright Chris Nelson 2018
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Awesome 👏 I love the way you write !!
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Thank you – I appreciate that.
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A Beautiful expression of nostalgia !
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Thank you, Peter, I’m delighted that you enjoyed this.
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I love this Chris. Searching for a dream we spied in a photo…never realizing what we saw wasn’t real in the first place.
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Absolutely bang on the money! I somehow knew you’d get this. Thanks.
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Thank you for an amazing poem.
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And yet we dream on…
Nothing wrong with that, quite the contrary.
Your hopeful images caught my eye, Chris. Beautiful.
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I love how you have found a positive in this piece – the eye of the beholder is key I guess. Thank you.
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I was in a good mood. 🙂
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I like that.
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And shred ourselves on all we ever lost, wow love this. Too good ❤
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Always room for improvement…but thanks.
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It’s my pleasure…
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It’s my pleasure…
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We’ll visit them at night
And walk along the rows
Of all we never knew
And ponder why we came
Incredible lines sir. Just incredible.
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You are too kind. I’m delighted that you enjoyed reading this, and I appreciate your comments.
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Really loved this one, Sir Chris. You’ve painted the crumpled photograph with 3D imagery. This will replay in my mind for a long time. Fantastic writing.
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Thanks, AG, that means alot. I’ve said it before and it holds true – the quality of writing here definitely acts as an incentive to aim for quality. Just hope I am up to the challenge!
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You’re all raising the bar very high!
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Reblogged this on chrisnelson61.
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This “Which hung like the slow-mouthed moon” and “And shred ourselves on all we ever lost” are two of the most exquisite lines Chris. Reading this feels so very personal, so utterly honest. The simplicity and grace with which you slice open my heart is why you’re one of my favourite writers; not just on WP but ever.
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Thsnk you, Maggie, I really don’t know what to say other than that I am humbled and grateful. I shall always try to live up to your expectations. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Art of Chewing Crayons and commented:
This week I have been so fortunate to read stunning work by outstanding writers. Chris Nelson deals a fatal blow to my composure with this gracefully eloquent blade.
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Thank you, Maggie, much appreciated.
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Your use of imagery and sentiment combined is so effective here Chris. A great poem.
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Thank you, Mark, it’s rewarding to know that you found this effective. I appreciate your thoughts.
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Very nice poem, very good read. I am going to reblog this poem for you.
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I am delighted that you enjoyed this and thanks a lot for the reblog – I appreciate it!
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Beautifully written, nostalgic.
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Thank you. I appreciate your comments.
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You are welcome.
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