i can't see you anymore

searching boxes of albums for a trace

of scenes I was blessed with as a child

to regain what time had taken and replace

guilt with the mem'ry I'd lost of your face

and settle my restless conscience for a while

what happens when a cherished mem'ry fades

and years have passed liked travell'd miles

i fear i've disavowed a promise made

things that left that should have stayed

explain why i can't remember anymore

if this is debt, tis too much to pay

tell me lest i evermore implore

though my recollection has failed me here

believe my love for you is e'er sincere

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'i can't see you anymore'
m.s.early,
It is they way of things to be aware of a change in our environment..
that is of our soul, of our mind, of our emotions. I found the imagery of:
"searching boxes of albums for a trace
of scenes I was blessed with as a child"
Your words describe how layers of time just as past memorabilia can ac-
cumulate and we find that life continues on. But and but.. last two lines:
"though my recollection has failed me here
believe my ove for you e'er sincere"
Beautiful way to realize that life is one layer of experience leading to
another.
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I can't even comment....all I can say is ....wow....(looking for a tissue)

[m.s.early]

Thank you Queenie. I'm glad it could touch you :)

[Linda alexander]

Your poem clearly tells you try as hard as a human can do, that is way more than enough, we are fragile, regular souls with our strengths and weakness, fading is fine as far as thoughts coming as some delayed regurgitation of memories, hope you are OK, be nice and kind to yourself

[m.s.early]

(: thank you for your kind words :)

[Linda alexander]

You, welcome, take care

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a beautiful piece.

[m.s.early]

(: thank you kl :)

[highonwords]

let us hold on to our cherished memories, and if we fail sometimes, i'd like to think we did our best to preserve them....thank you for sharing :)

[m.s.early]

(: thank you letterhead :)

[Aristede Craig Jr]

Lovely a beautiful write..

[m.s.early]

(: thank you aristede :)

[Ruth]

As someone who understands this, I can say with my heart that even though we hold onto memories and photographs, memorabilia and so on, it is only natural that we do lose some recollection...we have to go on and survive, make life our mission, so to speak, so naturally, each day shapes us into acceptance, we have no choice in that...doesn't mean we loved them any less....whether a relationship or a passed loved one...grief is a potent lifestyle to bear at times! x

[m.s.early]

(: thank you poppy :)

[Ruth]

Most welcome x

[Mockingbird]

this is a lovely sonnet. it's graceful in words and form. it's sad when a cherished memory fades. it just happens. it's not your fault.

[m.s.early]

(: thank you mb :)

[s y e]

Don't you hate losing the person you loved and having to pack everything, leaving no traces behind? :( This is sad but beautifully written

[m.s.early]

(: thank you noodle :)

[Shaun Payton]

You like apostorphe's? Im kidding :) I like this piece Xavier. To lose touch with a elegant memory or even.person who.made us feel so alive, can ache so badly, we know we love.

[m.s.early]

apostrophe's remove those syllables that didn't add anything anyway ;) lol

[m.s.early]

and kindly forgive me for not including my thanks for your gracious review :)

[Shaun Payton]

lol Good answer Xavier!:)

[Shaun Payton]

oh your welcome, I always visit those I deem worthwhile read.