Moments in Time
When I once was loved and was someone's child
and time passed
Were you one of the many walking past in denial?
I had hopes and dreams.
When you looked into my tired, empty eyes
and time waited
Did you see the aching hunger there to be alive?
I wanted to feel love not pain.
When I reached out my worn hands to you
and time stopped
Did you try to reach back or leave it up to fate to do?
I survive but I'm dying.
When I am a past memory that fades into the gray
and when your moment in time has come
Will you remember? Did you see me when you turned away?
That I cried for you.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Sandra is a self taught writer. She has been writing off and on since an early age. Most of her writing revolves around what she sees in everyday life, nature and her concerns about mankind. She enjoys reading, writing, hiking, animals and photography.
Oh, Sandra, your Moments In Time is so sadly beautiful and really touches me. It comes from a place that most of us try to hide. I see it is far better and more healthy to write about it than to disguise with a laugh or a smile. We may rise from the hurts of living and learning, but the bruise is forever there. Your poem is quite therapeutic and I send you big big {{{{{ HUGS!}}}} - can you feel them? Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheri, for your kind comments and the hugs.
DeleteLove Sandra
Nice poem, Sandra. I enjoyed it. Continued blessings!
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Thank you, Maurice.
DeleteThis very heart touching poem catches the reader and holds you fast to the end.
ReplyDeleteVery intense feelings that we have as we age and look back and then to the present for the love we sought all of our years. Sometimes it is there and sometimes not. Bob H
Thank you, Robert, for your thoughts on this poem and you're right sometimes its there and others not.
DeleteLove Sandra
Dear Sandra, a beautifully written heartfelt poem, a depth of emotion that can be felt by the reader and all the sad memories left behind. Blessings always, Lee
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lee, for your kind comments they are appreciated.
DeleteThis touches my heart....your words reaches out and pulls you in...
ReplyDeleteThis one...hit close to home...too close...
Thank you for this tender share....
Brightest Blessings to you and yours!
~Dena
Thank you, Dena, for your kind comments and wish it wasn't that close to home for you.
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Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following--
ReplyDeleteSandra: such a sad write, my friend, but wonderfully written
Such an ache, an outpouring of human need - a desperate plea - that touches the very heart and soul... I hear your cries/pain... I hold those hands... Deep write and strong messages... kindest thoughts and wishes, Anna.
ReplyDeleteCaptivated by your words. A beautiful powerful poem. Thanks for your share with us. Ralph
ReplyDeleteThank you Jack, Anna and Ralph for your very kind comments they are most appreciated.
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Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--
ReplyDeleteThought provoking.
Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following--
ReplyDeleteVery moving. We cal all relate to the pain and rejection. Very good use of imagery.
Thank you, John Polselli, for the following--
ReplyDeletePowerful and poignant. A stirring reminder of the colder aspects of human nature. Well-written, Sandra.
Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following--
ReplyDeleteA good poem about a child searching for a family to share his or her hopes and dreams.