This Poem was Submitted By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2008-07-08 00:50:12 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Understanding

How I have wanted, to avoid reality How I have wanted, too not know the truth How I have wanted, to live in a dream                    just focus on memories Now that the findings are in Now that, the whisper is no longer faint Now that, life’s avenue is just round the corner          focus on memories, begins How do you hide the thoughts held inside How do you smile without showing concern How do you soften the blow to your loved ones          all I can do is to share the memories once more...

Copyright © July 2008 Thomas H. Smihula

Additional Notes:
Not for critique, just a form of release...


This Poem was Critiqued By: Regis L Chapman On Date: 2008-07-28 15:55:43
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
What an opposite of your previous poem I critiqued, which was so in the moment, and yet uses the same structure. Since it's not for critique, I will merely praise it for it's wistful and hopeful message, which is comforting for me also in the way I think you meant it. Om, Regis


This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2008-07-26 18:54:41
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Thomas, Where have you been? I've worried over you....... What I want to say is your poem hits home. All you do is share yourself and the memories are combined. I like your fresh realistic approach. Thanks for letting me release as well! love to you dellena
This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2008-07-09 16:06:43
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Thomas...I know you didn't write this to be critiqued so I won't do that. However, I want to tell you that this is an excellent read and I hope it helped you release your emotions. Take care....Marilyn
This Poem was Critiqued By: William Bauer On Date: 2008-07-08 20:43:47
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
I like it. You're closer to reality than you think. Thoughts, thinking that's all there is. Save the good ones; forgive the rest. Best, wm bauer
This Poem was Critiqued By: James C. Horak On Date: 2008-07-08 14:39:01
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
In observance of your request, I'll offer only a remark or two...simply as one that has reached similar adjuncts in life. Thomas, the course of life is only a part truely ours. The few that can maintain any direction at all are usually those devoted to profession and then, only on the basis of their work. Home, hearth, happenstance...all of that can go bye-bye at the drop of a hat...and usually someone else's hat. If you are a truth-seeker, all this is peripheral. The insulation that drive gives is its own reward. Although the sacrifice made to intimacy with others is extreme, you are saved a good deal of the devastation when they let you down. And you could be a truth-seeker...I really do believe. JCH
This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2008-07-08 09:52:23
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Thank you Thomas for posting, so nice to see your work once more. Memories are indeed a part of each and every one of us and I for one am glad that you will share your memories once more. Though you indicate not for critiquing......you certainly have penned words we all feel and think about. Hope and pray you are well.....look forward to more of your work. God Bless, Claire
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