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Martin Mc Carthy

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This is a very, very beautiful poem of love and loss, and I'm so glad that you have now republished it because it's such a pleasure to read it again and be reminded of those things that continually whisper to us from the past and keep us in a continual state of suspension: I especially love the first verse and the way it sets the whole poem up so memorably. Well done, Rolando!

"Tonight we died

and the world went on,

spinning, still, unchanging,

and you remain

sleeping beside me,

building dreams, ideas, constellations

and even after you left

with the wind whispering endings and farewells

I remained suspended,

in long, long goodbyes."

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

thank you very much for your comment and restack Martin. The winds of the past dominate the present, which in turn dominates the future. That's why some people find it difficult to get out of the past - because they're afraid of the future... everyone has to build a sail that allows them to dominate the winds and whispers of the people who have gone, but who are still there - because those who have been, will always be

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

There is definitely a new poem somewhere in that interesting reply.

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

I think so... i am allready trying to discover that poem

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

So am I.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

This is so sad! I felt each line lodge in my heart as I read it.

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

Excellent poem. You should be proud!

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

Thank you so much Stanley

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Writer's Corner's avatar

Emotions give off echoes, so do poems. Memories are as much a reality as Reality. To me your poem is more than beautiful; it's a bridge to a part of my life, long ago, yet still alive. It's a bridge that connects lovers – time and distance irrelevant.

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

your comment flls me with joy, and is a poem itself. Thank you

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Vineet Mani's avatar

The poem aptly highlights the harsh yet bare reality that life goes on and never stops for anyone or due to any incident. Let us make the best use of each moment. Truly thoughtful, Rolando.

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

Thank you Vineet

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Vineet Mani's avatar

Pleasure, Rolando.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

The poem aptly highlights the harsh yet bare reality that life goes on and never stops for anyone or due to any incident. Let us make the best use of each moment. Truly thoughtful, Rolando.

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