In the silence of twilight
When ghostly whispers unfold.
Thoughts fill my head
From days of long ago.
Dreams I once used to cherish
Fell like petals at dawn.
The present has lost all meaning
Leaving me feeling lost and forlorn.
Familiar echoes of laughter
Once filled the cool night air.
Now there's just an empty silence
How I wish you were still here.
Living Without A Loved One
Wishing You Were Here
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John P. Read
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Published by Family Friend Poems March 26, 2025 with permission of the Author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
John Peter Read was born in the East End of London in 1948. He was brought up by his Nan and mother, as his father left home when he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, John left school with just a basic education. While in school, he wrote little rhymes just for fun. A couple of his religious poems were published by the Christian church in the...
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