Lessons in Longing

If I could I would sit with you
On the back porch like we used to do
Gazing across the dew-laden lawn
Discussing life and the great beyond
That has so quickly come……
And gone

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Janet Martin


Thin Walls…….

Stretching…..
Mile after mile
They could melt
If you would smile
Sixteen is simply
A river
That we each
Must cross
It does not last
Forever

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Janet Martin

Masterpiece…….

With your words
My dear, you carved
Your signature
Upon my heart

With your whisper
In my ear
You carved an
Everlasting tear

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Janet Martin