My Past in Peace

One day, I’d like to go

In search of my past,

 

Of the memories

Of a misspent youth;

 

I cry for my souvenirs,

I dream of a beautiful future,

 

Where I can atone

For all my follies

 

And contemplate my past

In peace at long last.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

My Past in Peace constitutes the French to English translation of a song’s mournful middle 8, the song itself having been recorded in 2012 or ’13 as part of a series of songs, several being either in French, or having French sections of varying length. 

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J-C4113D's picture

Definitely have experienced

Definitely have experienced that!


J-Called

Carl_Halling's picture

Sorry...

...to hear that, but I feel consoled you share the experience. Carl.


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