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Don't Go

Don't Go

A Poem by Neal S

That old tin can 
You threw your pennies in
Just in case 
You have to run

Those black and white photographs 
Faded and torn
They stay in your heart 
Like the thorn on a rose

No need to worry love 
I'm here with you

© 2016 Neal S


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BBP
I loved this. Short and sweet and very emotional. Powerful little write.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

Thanks so much! :)
i have albums, i have a tin with photographs..several black and white---like life used to be...clearer when i was younger...but now, the color has been added...and i am an old confused poet just trying to make sense of all the thorns...wondering why they choke the roses...and keep me away from touching them.

j.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

A lovely review Jacob. Thank you
Thank you. This hits home with me today and I really needed that. Memories are so precious. Valentine One for my favorites list.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

Thank you ma'am! Glad you enjoyed it!
I believe we always think of love as something tangible, something that will always be there, no matter what. It's good to have that kind of assurance...even on a rainy day...even when the pennies all run out.



Posted 7 Years Ago


Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

You are so welcome!
Kelly Scheppers

7 Years Ago

Kathy, your "thank you" goes down 2 reviews!
Neal S

7 Years Ago

hehe!.....
I feel happy to know the existence of true love...

I love these lines especially,

"Those black and white photographs
Faded and torn
They stay in your heart
Like the thorn on a rose"

It seems a happy and cozy place to live in. Well, the more people write about such things, the more changes will occur in the minds of people going through them. Lets hope the world will become a better place that we have imagined to live in.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

I hope so as well..Maybe as poets we can change a few minds..Even if its using one line at a time. T.. read more
Anjali

7 Years Ago

It is my pleasure to go through your work my friend.
Neal S,
Nice to know that real love is still around in this world and simply expressed. Beautiful!
Kathy

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much Kathy.
Those thorns never let us forget, do they? Poignant, reflective words, excellently captured.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

Thank ya Sir. Very cool of you.
Lorry

7 Years Ago

No worries. :)
The end is so sweet and caring. The rest speaks of a past that still impacts today.

Are you looking for ideas or suggestions?

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

Of course always.
Shannon

7 Years Ago

Just checking. Not everyone is.
Consider the two ins in the first two lines. I understand.. read more
Neal S

7 Years Ago

Okay, thank you. I will.
~ wow... i know that insecurity that makes one want to run... and i like the two completely different images in the second stanza and the innovative way in which you tied them together... very sensitively and skillfully written...

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

So very kind. Thank you!
. serah .

7 Years Ago

~ you're welcome, monsieur... :)
Was brought up saving pennies for a rainy day. Still rains, not enough pennies.
I have inherited all the black and white photo though.
As long as you're both going strong.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Neal S

7 Years Ago

yeah so was I. And indeed there never seems to be enough pennies. Thanks for stopping by Paul.

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Hello everyone. My name is Neal Sanford and i'm a chef from Tupelo Mississippi. I've been writing for what seems like my entire life but just of late been keeping a record of them. My main focus is po.. more..

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