Defeated.

A weariness steals upon me,

shadows haunt each hour that

slips quietly away.

Time sits heavily on shoulders long

past their youth.

Desires remain to taunt the heart

that never won the prize.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

For D of course.

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Your sharing of a dreams

Your sharing of a dreams melancholy always pleases the eye, even as it's sadness is felt.  Very nice.

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Thank you very much. Your

Thank you very much. Your words always encourage me to keep writing, and I appreciate it. Sue.