How We Remember, And Why Poem by Daniel Brick

How We Remember, And Why

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for my Twin Sister, Mary


until new thoughts, equally dear,
crowd them out. Or so it seems.


dwell bereft in loss upon loss.

scaled down to dimensions even a child
can grasp. And you can laugh or cry
or both, because real things - trees,

Thursday, June 7, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: memories
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nosheen Irfan 10 June 2018

The delight memories give is always accompanied by nostalgic ache. A profound poem that says a lot in a few words.

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Bharati Nayak 07 June 2018

until new thoughts, equally dear, crowd them out. Or so it seems. dwell bereft in loss upon loss. scaled down to dimensions even a child can grasp. And you can laugh or cry or both, because real things - trees, - - - - - - - A poignant poem about loss and our memories associated with the loss.

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Kelly Kurt 07 June 2018

This piece was abruptly perfect. Remember and enjoy, Daniel.

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Nudershada Cabanes 07 June 2018

Beautifully poignant piece.10

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