Sept. 27, 2012

Close But Far Away

by James Collins (author's profile)

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[A poem]
"Close But Far Away"

I am a forgotten gem
Tucked away in chains
I beckon you not to fear
Life is too short not to trust
Love must be unleashed without a meter
Can we seal up meaningless conversations
We all are needing a friend
And learning to be a friend first
Means all conversation isn't so meaningless
Our pain never ceases
Just cloaks its self along the way
And leaving us little bumps & bruises

By: James Collins or JC

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Nicki Posted 12 years, 1 month ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 1 month ago   Favorite
I really enjoyed this James, so much that I read it over & over again (partly because it's school holidays here at the moment & my 2 boys don't seem to value the sounds of silence like I do haha and also partly because your words really spoke to me).

As I was reading your words I was thinking how universal they are. I think everyone, everywhere thinks like this at some stage of their lives.

Thank you so much much for sharing!

[my 8 year old just came up behind me, put his arms around my shoulders & said what are you doing? I replied "telling this person about how my children won't shut-up" He laughed loudly and left the room. I'm also told it's time to go & feed them again]

Take care!
Nicki

James Collins Posted 11 years, 12 months ago.   Favorite
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