A Desert Life Poem by Jesus Diaz Llorico

A Desert Life

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As I watched the sunset in this land
And fading lights dims the desert sand
A time my memory seems so right
To think of my love one's out of sight

In the vastness of this ancient land
Like flaming dots of red in the sand
I miss the busy streets, city lights
The traffic jams and those hurried life

I recall the years when I was young
The party and the songs that were sung
All the 'happenings'and so much fun
Now a memory and fore'er gone

I think of my family and friends
A longing inside me that ne'er ends
Only in my mind that I'm with them
A sad, empty feeling like a dream

The only thing that keeps me going
For my kids to finish their 'schooling'
Another ten years in the offing
To end my work, and what I'm doing

What I missed was my dad and mom
I always need their comforting warm
For even when they've gone long ago
Still, I'm not ready to let them go

And sometimes when I cry at night
I just wished that they hold me tight
Their faces, constantly in my brain
And I just wept with so much pain

I say now, if e'er my time will come
For twice, I'm near the end of my line
I left a will to my dearest ones
I'll be laid beside my dad and mom.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Gajanan Mishra 22 February 2013

We should remember the sun is not setting it is our earth that is moving.. As such we are not dying our body is decaying. thanks. I invite you to read my poems and comment.

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Susan Villamil 16 November 2016

This poem says it all, the sacrifice you did just to earn a living and to support your family. The lonely life you had experience has been written in this beautiful poem. You made me cry coz once I was also far from my family, but had to stay in order to give them better future. Good job James and congratulations for the talent you have, more power to you!

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Roseann Shawiak 27 October 2014

This is such a poignant poem Jesus, touched my heart significantly. Yes, I too have lost my parents, and many other relatives whom I was close to. It is difficult to go on when they are a memory of yesterday, that you want to relive right now, again. Memories are always bittersweet when we no longer have the ones we love here on earth. Their images in our minds of good and happier times fill our hearts with joy, as tears spill from our eyes, because we can no longer live them on earth. Sorrow filling our hearts and minds with every moment we have lost in time. So touchingly sad, Jesus, yet a beautiful poem at the same time. Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn

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Geetima Baruah Sarma 03 October 2013

A beautiful poem! Very true...warmth of a family matters most.

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Maria C. Pires Costa 06 March 2013

Lovely and melodious, your poem fondly speaks of a glorious time of youth, the warmth and longing of family. One always cherishes those times and our memory keeps them safe. Keep up sharing your poems.

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Jesus Diaz Llorico 23 February 2013

thank you Mr. Mishra, this is the first poem I submitted and I want to do more, your comment is really appreciated. yes, I will read your poems and comments.

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