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A to Z: G is for Gone


Hello readers,

Here is a couple poems that may or may not start with G & may or may not be inspired by poetic asides:

Gone

Gone is the time we had
gone is the inspiration I need
but not gone is the gratitude I have
for everything.

-Fida Islaih
{all writing is copyrighted}

Comments

Azia said…
how spot on! spiritually, this rings true to me.
Crystal Collier said…
Simple, sweet and profound. I love it!
Spanj said…
Great choice for G; there's a lot of poetic scope with it.
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saniya said…
You've done it again Fida. Keep writing!
Anonymous said…
Hi Fida, I nominated you for a Liebster Award: http://vonthaer.blogspot.com/2013/04/liebster-award-and-books-galore.html
VikLit said…
Really enjoyed this poem, thank you for sharing!
Ruby Wilbur said…
Very nice. I'll be back!

Ruby is participating in the A to Z Challenge
Ruby Wilbur
Kirsten said…
Nice! never let gratitude go. :-)

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Silvia Writes said…
Beautiful. Gratitude is never gone, indeed.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful writing on this month of April, when in the U.S. we celebrate National Poetry Month.
Silvia @ Silvia Writes
Simply Sarah said…
Loved this one too :)
Gratitude will bring back inspiration!

You are doing swimmingly!

<3

Jai

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