Today

Today

A Poem by Tara

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Today
Current mood:  melancholy
 

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Today I replaced every white light bulb in my home with a colored one.

I felt the need for warmth.

Today I opened every window in my home.

I felt the need for cold crisp air.

Today I watched every comedic film I own.

I felt the need for a stream of tears.

Today I painted poetic verses on my bedroom walls.

I felt the need for inspiration.

Tomorrow I will hug the gravestone of my father.

I will read him my poetry.

I will tell him goodbye

Like I do every year at this time.

It is my annual redemption

For not saying goodbye

When I had the chance.

Tomorrow I will shed tears

And hope they will cleanse the regret

For another year.

© 2009 Tara


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Filling your needs today is a great reminder of the old cliche' "Life's too short"..
I can relate to your regret of losing a dad... I say goodbye to Dad when I look
in the mirror ... Reading poetry to him is a great way to connect with your father..
I think I'll try it...Loved the poem ... Especially: "Today I painted poetic verses on my bedroom walls.
I felt the need for inspiration." ...Thanks for sharing!!!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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Another excellent write..
This one especially resonated with me as my daddy was the one who always told me to share my words with others. I never did until after his passing..
Beautiful write here, Tara.

Posted 14 Years Ago


nice work!

Posted 15 Years Ago


Filling your needs today is a great reminder of the old cliche' "Life's too short"..
I can relate to your regret of losing a dad... I say goodbye to Dad when I look
in the mirror ... Reading poetry to him is a great way to connect with your father..
I think I'll try it...Loved the poem ... Especially: "Today I painted poetic verses on my bedroom walls.
I felt the need for inspiration." ...Thanks for sharing!!!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

trying to find yourself, or your soul and love can be very difficult. this feels like a pure cleansing, neutralizing the differences in life through now and into the future. Excelent work!

-will

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Soul searching reflection with regrets, remorse and renewal. Wonderful introspection.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Ahh, a spiritual spring cleaning. This had a pleasant, lyrical feel to it. The contrast of today/present and tomorrow/past was crafted well and conveyed the sense of renewal.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Warm hugs and thanks.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on May 25, 2009

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Tara

Long Island, NY



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