by Shelbia C.

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November 19, 2006

The Now

February 09, 2009 01:49 PM EST (Updated: July 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT)

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You say I'm your fondest memory,
And while I know that this is true,
I don't want to be just a distant thought,
I'd rather be there anew.

Old memories grow dim and fade with time,
But my attachment to you is strong,
And confining it all to a scrapbook
Somehow seems all wrong.

I'll always be part of your history,
But don't cut me out of today.
Don't make me part of a moment
You remember fondly then put away.

Don't ask me to just be a memory
Because frankly, I just don't know how.
Yes, I'd love to be part of forever
But I still want to live in your now

Tags: poem, poetry, memories, love, my thoughts, sentimental

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Comments: 32

Leah Christensen Feb 9, 2009, 1:50pm EST

Thanks for posting this.

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William Dotani Feb 9, 2009, 1:54pm EST

What a rapid flowing rhythm. Your fourth stanza states clearly your dilemma.

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Fred Hose Feb 9, 2009, 1:55pm EST

Wow Shelbia
Due to my unfortunate absence from Gather at times, I've neglected you.
I can see that it's been my loss. This is an exquisite poem. I love it. Through your words I was able to fully identify with the narrator.
I must look at your other works.

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Angela A. Feb 9, 2009, 2:08pm EST

Beautiful poem!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Julia Star Feb 9, 2009, 2:14pm EST

"I want to live in your now" is a beautiful sentiment.

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Chris Albrigo Feb 9, 2009, 4:40pm EST

:O) this is a very sweet poem, you can definitely feel the love in it. :O)
When it comes to poems such as this, and also many conventional rhyming poems, the cadence is extremely important. The problem with meter is, if it's not very specific and well defined, it can be physically read in a lot of different ways that may disrupt the flow. Make sure that if you go for a poem that is so dependent on meter, you use a very clear rhythym.

:O) beautiful language, great poem. I like it. :O)

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Charity M. Feb 10, 2009, 9:43am EST

((( I enjoy your writing flow of words! )))

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Sheila Deeth Feb 10, 2009, 7:57pm EST

Wow. Beautifully expressed.

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Amy just hangin' out M. Feb 11, 2009, 10:20am EST

This comment is to let you know that this content has reached at least 50 page views, and so it has been removed from the group, Views R Us. Congratulations, and thanks for posting to the group!

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Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 13, 2009, 4:59am EST

Heartfelt and moving, dear Shelbia... bravo! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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Marsha S. Feb 14, 2009, 11:35am EST

another great one

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Elaine S. Feb 14, 2009, 11:49am EST

very good

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jenn g. Feb 14, 2009, 11:53am EST

nice one thank you for sharing

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lilly @Reading Extravaganza Feb 15, 2009, 7:57am EST

thanks for sharing

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Terry Collett Feb 15, 2009, 3:01pm EST

I was really drawn into this fine poem and was with you all the way and now how that is like saying can we still be friends after a close encounter love affair gone sour. Excellent.

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Jim Ross Feb 16, 2009, 12:00am EST

Good job, Shelbia. The poem flows with the grace of its intentions.

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Sue T. Feb 16, 2009, 12:00am EST

Great rhythm, Shelbia ~ there's nothing like being part of what is now.

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Dennis Gilman Feb 20, 2009, 10:45pm EST

Really really love your poetry. Thanks for sharing.

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Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again Feb 21, 2009, 4:37am EST

I wonder how often this very yearning has occurred throughout the ages ... but has never dimmed in its intensity. You express it so well!

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t b. Feb 21, 2009, 1:17pm EST

This is very nice Shelbia.
You should put it in a file for a future book of poetry.

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Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Feb 22, 2009, 11:42pm EST

Very Expressive.

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Kim B. Feb 23, 2009, 3:56pm EST

Very nice~
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Lisa C. Feb 24, 2009, 1:39pm EST

This comment is to let you know that your post has reached 25 comments and will be removed from the group ~3,000 Here We Come!~ Congratulations!

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Lawrence U. Feb 26, 2009, 5:06pm EST

This is a lovely poem from the heart, so delicately garnished with emotion. Well done, Shelbia!

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Michelle W. Feb 27, 2009, 11:04am EST

So true ... I do not want to be a memory either! At least, not yet!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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Bard Constantine Feb 27, 2009, 9:34pm EST

This is a wistful breeze of longing. Very nice.

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Georgiana S. Mar 2, 2009, 8:01pm EST

wonderful sentiment

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Linda T. Mar 2, 2009, 9:06pm EST

I really enjoyed this one.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 8, 2009, 5:02am EDT

I would love to see you use some imagery here to express your profound feelings. Thank you for posting to our group.

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Gene P. Mar 30, 2009, 2:50am EDT

Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!

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Spencer T. Mar 30, 2009, 3:03am EDT

You love the way I do
thought we did somehow
yesterday makes good memories
I need love in the now

Damn good stuff with that unmistakable Shelbia flavor.

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Georgiana S. May 22, 2009, 12:16am EDT

Just re-read this after combing through photo albums looking for something, all those wedding pics!

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