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compassion, destiny, emotion, empathy, fantasy, forever, free, love, romance, unconditional love
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silence
and empty rooms
where once the sound
of lovers’ hearts
would pound
one last look
at painted floor
(boards would creak)
in the cupboard
(where once i hid.
my toes stuck out)
wistful thoughts
of rumpled bed
(midnight fantasies)
in frenzied haste
our clothes
we shed
no sound,
but of closing
the door to paradise.
sweet memories
and pieces of my heart
packed in boxes —
red ribbon ties
our paths will cross,
it’s understood —
no regrets —
we had our time
as seasons passed.
experienced the blooming
then the winter frost.
in between, lived happiness
nevermore
to be lost
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Dennis Cardiff 
Powerful, Poignant, Potent, Profound Poetry!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I love visiting your blog. You have a great sense of humor. ~ Dennis
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Moving words, Dennis. We should all learn to move on when the time has come. Leave it back then, complete, without the filter of now.
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Hi CC, thanks for your kind words. Now, is the only time we can make a difference, the time when we can live to the fullest. I enjoyed your post, “Christmas lights (Unplugged version) I agree, “the simple things in life are often the best”. ~ Dennis
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wonderful… understanding that nothing is ever lost… just another human experience and fulfilling our soul with more love and passion… that is never lost… Barbara
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I agree, Barbara, Love and Passion are never lost. ~ Dennis
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touhcy. i could feel the story in your poem.
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Thanks for your kind words. I enjoy your poems, especially “at the door of the heaven”. ~ Dennis
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Loved it, thanks Dennis!
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Thanks, Cynzen, for your kind words. I love your stories. Drunk and crazy I can relate to. ~ Dennis
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how can one regret
a love that they cannot forget
every moment will compare
to what was so lovingly shared
saying that….your words speaks volumes within this page
the only sadness of such a silence is if one didn’t choose
but had it chosen for them and they had no say…..
Beautiful Dennis….as always your words whisper on the winds
capturing the memories of once upon a time …..
Take care….You Matter….
(the video was breath-taking)
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BlessedBe
maryrose
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Thanks as always, maryrose. I always look forward to reading your heartfelt comments. They mean a lot to me. ~ Dennis
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This poem is so rich it has brought to my inner soul a sad but cozy, comforting confidence of peace and hope. And simple joy of the experience. Beautiful!
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Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m glad you liked this. ~ Dennis
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This is just a really nostalgic poem–not exactly happy, not exactly sad. And I guess that’s what I like most about it; my feelings are on the fence and I don’t know which side to cross over. Thank you for a beautiful poem. 🙂
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Hi Isabella, thanks for your kind words. I loved your porm “the demon descends on the angel”, (The exclamation mark wasn’t meant as sarcasm.) ~ Dennis
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This poem has a simplicity of the style that increases its charm- I love the way the short lines leave much to be imagined, it is both warm and fond with just the right touch of loss. It reiterates the fleeting moment of living and the eternal impression of memories in the same thread. Thanks.
Storm.
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Hi Pacey, thanks for your kind words. I enjoy your posts as well. ~ Dennis
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Thank you _ Pacey
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This captures those treasured moments as one door closes as another awaits to open…. What we all must do is cherish the moments while we have them.. 🙂 sending you thoughts
Sue
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I agree Sue, we must treasure these moments while we have them, memories are but pale shadows of reality. May your days be blessed, Dennis.
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very nice!!!
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Thanks.
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A truly beautiful poem.
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Hi Katherine, thanks for your kind words. ~ Dennis
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wonderful Dennis, and I love the empty room with the views of blue sky and water.
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Belated Happy Birthday, Ann! I was inspired by your post “Thanksgiving Day on My Birthday November 2013”. ~ Dennis
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Thank you for following my blog…I like your blog too.:)
I don’t know but I feel teary eyed..unconsciously.. thanks for your poems
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Thanks for your kind words. I will return often to your blog for inspiration. ~ Dennis
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Wow…
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Thanks, Dylan. ~ Dennis
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A deep closure and a sentimental poetry. Loved it.
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Thanks so much, Norma. ~ Dennis
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Bittersweet…footfall and boardscreak…it ends with that hollow sound that seems never, ever after filled..quite beautiful..
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Thanks, Barbara. for your kind word. I agree, after a loss there is a hole in our heart that can never be filled. ~ Dennis
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beautifully captured feelings! very very nicely written – loved it, especially the ending. “In between, lived happiness, nevermore to be lost”. That’s just too good.
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Thanks so much for your kind words. I love your poem “Freefalling “. I feel I’ve been there. ~ Dennis
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The pleasure is mine! Glad you liked the poem. Regards.
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Thank you… @Dennis ^_^
kindness blossoms in your heart
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Thank you for visiting. I am honored and humbled by your kind words. ~ Dennis
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Reblogged this on Am a work in progress and commented:
Dennis, thank you for writing this!
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Thank you for the inspiration to write this poem. ~ Dennis
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Awwwi Dennis, you give me too much credit. You did most of the work.
Thank you for appreciation.
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It left me aching. Its a beautiful goodbye! But goodbyes are sad!
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I agree, goodbyes are always sad. This one most of all. ~ Dennis
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I understand my dear!
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Thanks so much for reblogging my post, and for your help. They are both much appreciated. ~ Dennis
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This is so sad and beautiful all at the same time.
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Thanks, Rose, for your kind words. Love is joy and sadness. One can’t exist without the other. I’ve had both.
I love your blog. You live in a beautiful place. I envy you walking and running with Barnes. All I see is snow. ~ Dennis
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I read a number of poetry blogs, and from where I sit, this poem is one of the best I have read in a long time. It is beautifully written and stirred in me some emotions that I thought I had buried years ago.
Well done.
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Hi Ed, I am honored and humbled by your words of praise. I enjoy your poetry very much, especially “Bottomless pot”. I have just downloaded “The DUI Guy”. I’ll write a review after reading it. I know I’m going to love it. ~ Dennis
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I appreciate your reading my blog, and your purchase. Thank you again.
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Beautifully penned, Dear Friend. Well done!!
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Thanks Skye, your comments are always a welcome reminder of your presence. ~ Dennis
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I am glad…you are not getting rid of me!! 🙂 You are too much of a blessing. Have a wonderful weekend, Dear Friend.
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The biggest thing is that there are no regrets and that one needs to love unselfishly. With all the heart break, we need to learn to detach and to let go of the pain and just remember the good times and the good memories. Love can be bittersweet, but if we never love, never feel, we will never be able to say that we had these amazing feelings course through our bodies and pulsate through our hearts.
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I agree completely, living must be done in the present, but we can selectively appreciate the good times in the past. By loving fully, unselfishly, in the present, we avoid the trap of being tied to past misfortunes and trauma. ~ Dennis
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Very bittersweet. Well done.
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Thanks, Tony, for your kind words. I have promoted your book Delight in Disorder on the following link: http://wp.me/p3oD9F-Ej If there are any changes you wish me to make, please let me know. ~ Dennis
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Thanks so much, Dennis, for the promotion. It looks great.
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I immediately could feel this one. I was inside the poem. Really, really good.
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Thanks for your kind words. They are much appreciated. ~ Dennis
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simple and lovely
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Thank you very much. ~ Dennis
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Beautifully written Dennis. Thankfully we can reach a point of remembering for the love that was shared and the understanding of what that gave. We come out stronger after each love, bitter sweet though it may be, to build that beauty within. Thank you for sharing, brings back many memories. Namaste
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Thanks Mark, I agree, the love we give, and the love we receive, never diminishes. It is spread throughout the universe. “Pure love is matchless in majesty, it has no parallel in power and there is no darkness it cannot dispel. It is the undying flame that has set all life aglow.” (Meher Baba) Namaste
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You will always have Paris. This is touching as well as very adult to separate, yet remember the good times fondly. Nicely done on both counts.
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Thank you so much. ~ Dennis
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oh, very nice…love the photo too.
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Thanks Geraldine, I enjoyed reading about your cat, Mitzi. ~ Dennis
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While all is understood at the beginning of time,
it takes time to leave behind
and cherish the memories
with purity.
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Hi M’reen, beautifully stated. The memories will be cherished forever. ~ Dennis
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beautiful
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Thank you so much. ~ Dennis
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Very nice . This poem reminded me of a video I saw recently: http://zengarage.com.au/2013/03/marina-abramovic-and-ulay/
Whether staged or not it’s lovely.
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Jacki, this is truly a living, visual embodiment of love. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this. ~ Dennis
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Wow! The urge to see the video mentioned by Jacki Maynard above was strong so I went to view it. The energy was amazing even though not a word was spoken. As you said Dennis, that IS love! And yes, I had to reach for the tissue box. Namaste
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Lovely…rather than sad it is endearing and the reward is the memory. Namaste, Oliana
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Thanks Oliana, yes the memories are fond. We let go, moved on, followed different paths, but what we had remains. I think of the movie Casablanca — “We’ll always have Paris.” ~ Dennis
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Nicely said, as always wise and poetic.
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