They Soon Forget Poem by Valerie Dohren

They Soon Forget

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They soon forget and turn away,
for them, their days remain -
each day is just another day
and passes all the same.

They soon forget - the steady pulse
of life beats on and on -
the sun shines bright upon their time;
for others, it has gone.

For those with sorrow in their soul
the hurt continues long -
resounding in their broken hearts,
Gorecki's mournful song.

They soon forget, they soon forget,
their memory grown pale -
the world for them keeps turning round
within their holy grail.

The steady pulse of life beats on,
the earth still moves through space -
they soon forget, they soon forget
the ones we can't replace.

Monday, October 6, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: Bereavement
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Hans Vr 12 October 2014

Dear Val, This poem is really moving. It made me think about my beloved late mother. Even during the tea after the funeral nobody seemed to be talking much about our loved one we will miss forever. But somehow That one very special person that we love and miss so much will forever have left something behind in the hearts of a few. And we who dearly keep loving them, whether they are still here or not, can make their love and care eternal by continuing let it live through us and share.

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Hans Vr 12 October 2014

I want to add: this poem is another one of your magnificent jewels, Val, straight to the heart, very poetic.

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Roseann Shawiak 17 October 2014

Some people do forget after a while, some purposely not wanting to feel the pain, others are unraveled in the depths of dementia and forget their losses, still thinking loved ones are alive. Others still remember with love, smiling at the precious memories cherished within their minds, never wishing to forget any of their images. Life takes us through turmoil, heartache, sorrow, yet we cling to those who have gone before us, treasuring them in our hearts while we are alive. A beautiful poem Val, very gentle yet telling. Thank you, RoseAnn

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Hazel Durham 19 October 2014

The cycle of life continues, our loved ones live forever in our hearts and memories we can hold them close! Superb write Val!

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Smoky Hoss 23 October 2014

It truly is the human condition, isn't it... very good poem (as always!) .

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Roseann Shawiak 01 June 2015

A significant amount of emotion felt throughout this poem, filled with an unending sadness. Days just growing into years, every day the same as before, because love lives here no more. I believe the intense pain left in the holes of our hearts will never let us forget those we have loved in life, even though they may be gone. Some people are so devastated by their losses that they cannot express their feelings, so it only seems that they've forgotten, yet the pain and love remain forever in their silent hearts alone. Had to come back and revisit this poem, it etched it's way into my mind, one I cannot forget. RoseAnn

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Robert Green 23 January 2015

Emotional poem Valerie though I don't agree with the sentiments.

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A solemn song that is saturated with sadness yet souring in the sky of significance!

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Colonel Muhamad Khalid Khan 04 December 2014

The steady pulse of life beats on, the earth still moves through space - they soon forget, they soon forget the ones we can't replace. A poem on inhumanly attitude of the world where man becomes animal while he has to be a social animal.Well expressed.Well done

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Lyn Paul 03 November 2014

Is it just this fast paced world or was it the same 30 years ago just moving on so quickly? As Hazel said our memories can hold them close. My Mum died yesterday so I am now preparing for my goodbyes. Thank you Val for your words. May I say that they don't forget, they just do not know how to express emotionsx

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