Paul Warren Poems

Who do we see when looking in the mirror
Is it someone you know or is it now just a rumour?
Of what you once were when it mattered
Could you stand up now when you are feeling shattered
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Just work it through
You know what to do
It will become clearer
The price may be dearer
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The beach stretches to the water in front of the apartments
As the sea waves continually curl to shore in their lament
The winter sun rises above the water as it greets the new day
I look out at the scene from the eleventh storey balcony display
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The rocket stood on the launch pad
With rocket fuel and oxygen leaking bad
The scientists had worked for over two years
Worked hard on the experiment without any fears
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Songs and places that bring back sweet memories
Of times together with loved ones that you will agree
It may only be a few notes or words of a song
That bring a smile to your face as you sing along
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Measuring up seems such a human thing
Are you better than others in your ring?
Do you contemplate what is the final call
As you carefully weigh up the considerations in all
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When I was younger and as mates we all fitted in
We hung around together and friendships would begin
It didn't matter who you were or where you came from
In the school yard and the playground you just got along
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What would you sacrifice for your family
Your own life or liberty in its homily
To give each day to them and for them
Would you be able to do it up to the very end
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What moments do you choose to remember
How does your mind barter or decide what is legal tender
When some things are most attractive to recall
Who is it that stands out in the sum of it all
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You know can't start again
Even if you want to pretend
Each moment you have made
Will be yours in its grade
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