There is still time
To kiss my old parents
And to realize
What lovely saints
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Beauty and compassion are contained in this spare verse. Could we but turn back the hands of time, how many more times could we have said, 'I love you'? Praise for the elegy. The mention of the dark wood adds mythic dimension to the poem. - Will
Deeply moving. It is not difficult for me to believe that, in the darkest night, God will bring to your remembrance the names of all those souls who have been touched by your poetry. And you will smile knowing it has all been worthwhile. Beautiful write, Uriah, . Always your friend at poemhunter, Sandra