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Melancholy Afternoon
by Patrick A Granfors
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Melancholy Afternoon

Must we look before we see

The simple things in front of thee

Must we touch before we feel

Our sorrowed heart begins to heal

Must we listen before we hear

The Angelic chorus drawing near

Must we speak before it’s said

I should have told him, now he’s dead

Must we laugh before we cry

Deflecting pain we can’t deny

Must we like before we love

Or wait for guidance from above

Must we live before we die

Sadly not as time flies by

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Reviewed by Eugene Williams	10/26/2009

Very good rich and meaningful in all it reveals




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	10/23/2009

Your muse is clearly inspiring you today, Patrick; substance to think about here. Thank you. Love and peace, Regis




Reviewed by La Belle Rouge	10/23/2009

Compelling and thought provoking. So masterfully penned Patrick.




Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle	10/23/2009

You definitely spoke the truth in this poem.I enjoy reading it,take care




Reviewed by Lori Moore	10/22/2009

Much wisdom. Enjoyed.




Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson	10/22/2009

There is a lot of trueism in this thinking poem.... Well done!...M




Reviewed by Kate Burnside	10/22/2009

Such a classic ring to this, Patrick. You are a writer of such depth and disciplined craftsmanship - it takes much application to be able to produce a piece that seems to flow with such effortless panache and yet remain absolutely spot-on in metre and rhythm. And you have selected and catalogued your thoughts with great care. A great poem that is both articulate and profound. Thank you, Kate xx




Reviewed by Peter Schlosser	10/22/2009

Stop and smell the roses. Good poem, well done.




Reviewed by D Johnson	10/22/2009

A gathering of thoughts brought together translating into damn good poetry. Well done. Cheers, Dan




Reviewed by Georg Mateos	10/22/2009

...and then I opened the window and saw a old wind sweeping my best years. Georg




Reviewed by Paul D Berube	10/22/2009

Wonderfully written, Patrick.




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	10/22/2009

A perfect poem to go with this rain we've been having, plus finding out yesterday that a friend in Canada lost her dog weeks after losing her kittycat. Sad one, Patrick; well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

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