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Life Goes On

Nancy Davis 1953 (CA)

February 23 
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That space between a slow inhale

    sleepy eyes
          gentle touch
                   full heart
  
And a breath released

    sadness
           regret
                 melancholy

Is when I remember you
and all we did not share
 



              

About this poem

Written for the one that didn’t stay.

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Written on July 11, 2021

Submitted by Sunolgal2 on February 14, 2023

Modified on May 03, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X XXX X XXX XX
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 255
Words 38
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 1, 3, 1, 3, 2
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Nancy Davis

Ups and downs, life goes on. Had a perfect childhood, with parents who were the loves of each other’s lives. Seventy years gone, many more to come, with joy and happiness, family and friends. Now a “Nana” more…

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  • swapna.sanchita
    swapna.sanchita
    The simplicity of the words that have been so carefully structured and put together to reflect a deep emotion.
    It is relatable.
    I loved the choice of words and the depth.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • ebukijaan006
    ebukijaan006
    I chose this poem because although short, it holds so much meaning. This poem chills me from the inside out. The words connect to my soul. This writer is truly gifted.
    LikeReply1 year ago

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