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Goodbye Old Friend

September 23, 2015
By Maculate_Dream DIAMOND, Riverside, California
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I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways to not succeed.<br /> <br /> All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

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These memories we shared,
The ones throughout the years;
We always were paired
To defend each other's fears.

But now you are gone,
Leaving nothing but your soul.
What was a special bond,
Now is an empty hole.

I don't think no one
Can understand why
What we called fun,
Now makes me cry.

And now, looking back
On those loving days,
I know now I lack
The friendship we had made.

So I'll instead say goodbye
To my old beloved friend,
As time floats gently by
I'll see you when mine ends.

© Carly M., Hopedale, MA

The author's comments:

This is poem is dedicated to my beloved brother, whose heart he has touched so many with. In honor of his memories, I wrote this poem. To Ian M. Fraile, who couldn't stay on earth for as long as I wanted. Enjoy.

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Saturn. BRONZE said...
on Dec. 15 2015 at 11:34 pm
Saturn. BRONZE, Las Vegas, Nevada
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&quot;The mind is better than the sword&quot;<br /> -Unknown (I&#039;m too lazy to look it up)<br /> &quot;All warfare is based on deception&quot;<br /> -Sun Tzu

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Also Cuddlemunstr. Especially theirs.
Saturn. BRONZE said...
on Dec. 15 2015 at 11:32 pm
Saturn. BRONZE, Las Vegas, Nevada
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&quot;The mind is better than the sword&quot;<br /> -Unknown (I&#039;m too lazy to look it up)<br /> &quot;All warfare is based on deception&quot;<br /> -Sun Tzu

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Rest in peace. This really can make one shed a tear or two. Anyway, I agree with 12Rocker702
winny_addams PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 9 2015 at 9:01 pm
winny_addams PLATINUM, Menomonie, Wisconsin
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its never a goodbye just see you later
Katyaini SILVER said...
on Oct. 22 2015 at 6:49 am
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Its really nice.... the rhyming scheme sounds good too.
Maculate_Dream DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 24 2015 at 10:21 pm
Maculate_Dream DIAMOND, Riverside, California
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I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways to not succeed.<br /> <br /> All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

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To clarify my brothers name is Ian M. Fraile, auto-correct messed it up.
12rocker702 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 24 2015 at 9:20 pm
12rocker702 BRONZE, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Very touching. I feel the emotions coursing through each line. You make me shiver with sadness. I can feel the love for your brother. @Joz3ph_4