What might have been will never be.
I failed to look I did not see.
As life goes by I must grasp
Each moment there before it's passed.
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Rhythm, rhyme, meaning- -all those boxes checked. Not only checked but done very well. I have great respect for those who can provide those in such a flowing natural as breathing way. This poem deserves special recognition as Poem of the Day! Congratulations!
We do understand things better as we get older. You have expressed yourself well, both in the poem and the notes. Congratulations on having it selected as Member Poem of the Day!
congrats, David. It is a simple poem with a profound meaning
Congratulations on Poem of the Day. I relate to the regrets we feel as we grow older.
David, welcome to Poemhunter. It is a wonderful place to express yourself. Looking forward to reading more of your poems.
nice one! well written! Congrats on poem and getting poem of the day!
very nice poem! Indeed, each moment spent in looking away or shutting our eyes means one memory less in our memory book...Congrats on being poet of the day!
I failed to look! Life; with memories. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed this very much. Clear message, solid meter, flowing rhyme. A well conceived work with an important reminder. Congrats on the honor. Your poem is well worthy of it