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Rett

Nov 25, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Yesteryear

Yesteryear
Upon the wounded wings of time
I flutter with no thought
On hopeless dreams of yesteryear
my time on earth was bought
The cost of each moment
was worth every smile and tear,
for the hope that turned the seasons
has marked my life by year.

The rich growth of the spring
gave way to summer sun,
The tattered rags of autumn
became the winters fun
Each season left it's mark
on the heart inside my chest
and upon the wounded wings of time
I'll soar to final rest
but gladly now shall I go on
I'll smile and count the days
tally each and every cost,
in the precious tender moments
I took for granted and have lost

— Rett, Nov 25, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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17 years 6 months ago

No need to be sad

Life is good. Enjoy each moment. *S* Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever wonder if the politicians what want to ban guns went hunting with Dick Cheney?" Rett: 2008

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Janice

Will do. Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever wonder if the politicians what want to ban guns went hunting with Dick Cheney?" Rett: 2008

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

Truly a sad write, especially since there are many people who will take that gamble - and lose. I find that many are happy with status quo, and have no interest in expanding themselves even one iota to what they are capable of. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "If the S.W.A.T team breaks down your door, do they have to replace it later?" - "If you don't pay your exorcist, do you get repossessed?"

17 years 6 months ago

You are so right Jess

Many will take the gamble-and lose and many are happy with the status quo. I have not accomplished all I set out to, but I have accomplished more than I thought I could. The gamble is sweet for without that gamble, life would be boring. I've no big regrets. Just small ones. Some things I could have done better, but like the Garth Brooks song, "I would have missed the dance." Enough maudlin, the dance goes on, dance girl! Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever wonder if the politicians what want to ban guns went hunting with Dick Cheney?" Rett: 2008

17 years 6 months ago

Yesteryear

"I would have missed the dance." Rett you have said it all by writing this, and mentioning that song [one of my husband and mines' personal favorites] I enjoyed this! _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Janice

Pain, sorrow, happiness and joy. Success and failure, the good times and bad are all part of the dance. Dance on my friend for I will be dancing too. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

17 years 6 months ago

Hi Julie

First off, let me thank you for your very kind words. I truly appreciate them. Worry not about the political drama. A good debate is always welcome. Differing views on things are interesting. A debate only becomes a fight when people get too personal and start calling each other names. I enjoyed your views. Don't ever apologize to me for rhyming as that is my favorite and what I also am most comfortable with. I love the rhythm of them and the challenge. As for being published, I might try again someday. I spent app. 20 years trying to get published and finally got so disgusted I quit writing completely for over 3 years. None of the editors and magazines wanted rhyming poetry. I would write and submit and get back it was forced or contrite and then read pure junk they published. Time after time after time for 20 years. Lately it seems that rhyme seems to be having a resurgence so maybe it might be worth a shot, but I won't hold my breath since I have been through it before. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

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prayersbyPatty

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

Another winner, This is a good depiction of life and its seasons I think you did good on making an impact, we all have regrets. Energy is wasted on the young And when you are old and wise, the youn'ns don't listen. They know it all! I used to have a sign on fridge for the teenagers. Move out and pay your own bills while you know it all. Enjoyed it Patty throws rainbows

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Patty

Glad you found it interesting. I hope that I do make impacts on people and I appreciate you saying you think I have. I STILL have that sign, in wood, hanging on the living room wall. The grandkids now think it's funny. I tell them wait a few years, then tell me it's funny. *G* Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

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easylife_2

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

This is astonishingly good,especially the message being passed about us going somewhere someday.Really introspective........

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Easy

Wrong or right, it is how I believe. I appreciate you reading and taking the time to comment. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

"momemts taken for granted and lost." Even the ones we appreciate, are gone just as quickly. Time flies. If I could figure out time travel to the past, I would do it. Good write.

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks linda

I wouldn't mind traveling back either, as long as I didn't have to relive my teenage years. Start at 20, okay, I could go for that. *LOL* I appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

17 years 6 months ago

You take as much of a risk

You take as much of a risk with this poem as we do by living, and it lives. Superb piece Rett, thankyou. The are a couple of tiny matters of scansion I am hesitant about, I'll just note them and see what you think: I’ll soar to the final rest I’ll soar to final rest but gladly shall I go on but gladly now shall I go on I took for granted and lost I took for granted and have lost its not the words specifically I am suggesting its the meter correction. See what I mean? cheers, Jess "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin, wonder what he would think of the Patriot Act.

17 years 6 months ago

Spot on Jess

Absolutely correct and I appreciate it a lot. Made the changes. Don't hesitate my friend. I take critique well. *L* Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

beautiful, i love how you wrote about the Yesteryear. i wrote a yesteryear, haven,t post yet, may not now cause yours is so fine tuned. Respectfully Yours, Barbara

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Barbara

But I know how well you write and no way could mine be any better than yours, but I appreciate it anyway. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

MK

Mason King

17 years 6 months ago

Bravo Rett for being

Bravo Rett for being Featured, another wonderful piece. reading some of the above comments I totally agree with your view on the time being right for rhyme, after all Rap and Hip-Hop dominate the charts and both have their origins in Rhyming Verse, infact most Rap sounds like badly composed Poetry anyway (lol) M

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Mason

I appreciate it. I hope the time is right again. This has been the most appreciation for rhyming poetry I have seen in over 20 years lately so it might just be time to give it another shot. I have to agree on the hip hop and rap. Very badly composed rhyming poetry. *L* I appreciate you dropping by and commenting. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown

17 years 6 months ago

Rett,

Kudos, what a awesome write, I understand the concept of not wasting a moment of life. We can't sit around bemoaning our plight or we'll miss all the Heavenly Glory. Congrats to a brother in the pains of the heart. Eddie

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Eddie

You get a whole new outlook on life don't you? I appreciate it my friend. We still get to follow the dance even if we can't dance as fast any more! Dance on Eddie, dance on! Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett