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Shadows followed me today

Pushing me forward, holding back

Steps I had taken along the way

Memories flooding, sad to tell

Of family, friends left behind

Some to look for, some to find

Words I should have spoken

To say I am sorry, please take me back…

©Anita Dawes


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9 responses to “#Poetry: Shadows…”

  1. Beautifully poignant, Anita. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Thank you, Staci…

  2. There is another side to it. At times we carry these burdens, while the other people may have forgotten us completely.

    1. Thank you, Reena…

  3. A melancholy poem, Anita. Beautiful and full of regrets. <3

    1. Thank you , Diana…

  4. Anita, this is so profoundly written. Very touching. 💗

    1. Thank you, Beckie…

  5. Such warm familiar feelings. Thank you for my first read of the day.

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