Stolen Life Poem by Richard Wlodarski

Stolen Life

Rating: 5.0

Stolen Life

My stolen life
Lost in despair
Hearts still cry out now
Even though I'm gone


Richard Wlodarski (c) 2026
Toronto, Canada

Monday, April 20, 2026
Topic(s) of this poem: despair
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
KEROUAC LIVES series.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Adeeb AlFateh 21 April 2026

stolen life will be disappeared if the present life enjoy the fair

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Richard Wlodarski 24 April 2026

Yes, Adeeb! To make the most of each and every day! Thanks so much for reading and commenting!

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 21 April 2026

Another masterstroke, Richard. It brilliantly and touchingly captures that even after a person is gone, the echoes of the pain and stolen potentials linger. A favorite!

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Richard Wlodarski 24 April 2026

You've summed it up so very well, Rose Marie! A world of THANKS for all of your support and very positive encouragement. And for adding it to your favourites!

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 21 April 2026

What a deeply poignant and very haunting poem

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Richard Wlodarski 24 April 2026

His spirit continues to haunt me in a very positive way, Rose Marie!

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Belle Wassermeister 21 April 2026

Very nice, Richard. did you know that when Kerouac died, his estate was valued at only 91 dollars? I saw that on Jeopardy the other day.

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Richard Wlodarski 24 April 2026

2) Belle, when I was in Florida in February, I sat on the front porch of his home. Took a photo of one of his books that turned out quite mysteriously; will get it framed...for more inspiration!

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Richard Wlodarski 24 April 2026

Thank you, Belle! Even with all the research and writing I've done on Kerouac, I didn't know this. Gotta start watching Jeopardy again!

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