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Do you see me? (I'm back)

What does time mean to me,
Or memories that are left behind.
They are the two points in my life
That separate what I knew then
and what I know now.

Have things changed since
My memories waned,
it has only been the seasons
That have traveled on winds
Of a passing rains.

The madness, of my youth
That brought the sweetness
Of a gentle embrace,
Tender lips and words I can’t
Forget.

YES! I am a product of my past,
Build on a mount of memories
That make me who I am,
and linger on through my
Eternity.

Forget you, I think not, for you are
Part of the tapestry that was woven
In my past. So when I look at it,
I see you,

— Eduardo Cruz, Mar 15, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: New York City, N.Y. Spanish Harlem, USA

Favorite Poets: P. Neruda, Jose de Diego, E. Dickenson, R. Frost, there are many more, but these had the greatest influence...

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panaella

16 years 2 months ago

life's rich tapestry...

I enjoyed the last stanza the most...could you develop the texture of the tapestry memories more?...I'm curious to find out! Ells x
Eduardo Cruz

Eduardo Cruz

16 years 2 months ago

texture

well I'd would but this I wrote to a friend who was an old flame, and we hadn't see or spoken to each other in 30yrs. a connection was made on another site. then I decide to write something to express that I had not forgotten our time together as teenagers. so to tell more would be kissing and telling.I only osted it after asking her if it was ok. I really wrote it for her. We are now very good friends I meet her husband and child. and both are beautiful people. Thanks for the read, I am glad that from this you realize that there was more. Eddie
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Eddie

It seems an eon since we last spoke and I oftened wondered how you were doing (hugs) good to see you back mate and with such a wonderful poem I look forward to reading you again you have been missed Love and hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x
Eduardo Cruz

Eduardo Cruz

16 years 2 months ago

JAYNE!! nice to hear from you buddy.

yeah it's been a while, when through a bad patch there. I back and feeling good. I have missed everyone. hows the family. thanks for the wonderful, I have read or written anything for a good while, but I have to thank my old flame for putting the words back into my head. love back to you, Eddie xxx
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Ink Dragon

16 years 2 months ago

Eddie!!!!!

I see you :) Where have you been? Must have been a place with some great thoughts, judging from this post. Very good first poem back, my friend. Just a few little issues with grammar and punctuation I'd like to point out: Of a passing rains. -> Of passing rains or Of a passing rain? - The madness, of my youth -> would read better w/o comma - I see you, -> better w/o comma too Yours, ~Nina
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prayersbyPatty

16 years 1 month ago

Hey

Eddie, I am back to, for a while perchance to speak or maybe not... we shall see
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magics02

16 years 1 month ago

Welcome back

A very nice honest poem and straight from the hip and heart, now that's what I like in an author. Great write here. Glad to see you back Love,Magics02 TIME well spent is TIME well lived