Salad Days

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Peel away the rotten apples that I sneezed out from my eyes
They will never be forgotten, but their infected by all those worms inside
The core was once the center of life, but now it has grown soft
As this baby has grown older and is no longer cute at all
Their skin is misbehaving and they leave an old fermenting smell
All the secrets they've been keeping I wonder what they would tell
As I dwell upon these memories, but there aren't any facts
Only counter intuitive directions mislead by simple acts
This apple is for my daughters and this one is for my friends
These are from my childhood memories, the ones I hoped would never end
And these are for my family here is my dear old mom and dad
I am still wishing for those moments, but they are never coming back
Now I sail away into oblivion, because there is nothing left inside
Just a little boy who loved to dream, but that part of me has also died

~ JJF~
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Posted: Apr 2014
About this poem:
Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.
~Norman Cousins~

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darkhorse555
such feelings touching deep dear friend i know only to well beautifully penned jesse angel
Serenity4two
A very moving piece Jesse hug
You have a tremendous writing talent dear man , with such ability to take each reader with you on the journey of every poem you write . You are very gifted and this "Corner" is all the richer by every poem you post here - F hug
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much Mr LDH I am always honored to see you stop by my friend so thank you again…Jessehandshake
fjamesj9701
Oh F you're far too kind, but I am honored that you would take your time to read and say these things of me. Its a most wonderful encouraging feeling and thank you…Jessewine
Poetnumber1
Whats the secret to brilliance my friend. thumbs up You always strike a chord with you depths and skillful use of words. Indeed it was an absolute pleasure to read tonight my friend.
fjamesj9701
Ive learned from the best my friend no need to be modest at all OB1, but truly I thank you for all your support. Oh and BTW next time just get some KFC the work is already donelaugh
Spartacus2012
Hey Jesse,
A little dark but incisive write bro..But remember, to die and be reborn is no easy task! Rock on..

Regards,

Kentip hat
fjamesj9701
Thank you Mr Ken, yea Nothing I write is ever pre thought of or premeditated I never know where Im going to end up when I write something. Im normally the kind who just grabs a pen or types once something arises or inspires me to do so and where ever my heart may take me is where I am. Thank you always for your time and thoughts always…Jessehandshake
Girlygirl196349
Wow powerful heartfelt poem teddybear hug ::cheering: angel
positive_vibes
simply amazing...deep and thought-provoking! excellent stuff. applause bowing
fjamesj9701
Thank you GG, I appreciate your kindness very much , thank you again…Jessewine
fjamesj9701
Thank you Mr PV, I appreciate your writings as well and am humbled, thank you again…Jessehandshake
Odette67
These are from my childhood memories, the ones I hoped would never end
And these are for my family here is my dear old mom and dad
I am still wishing for those moments, but they are never coming back


Jesse, as ever your poetry draws me in, like it is a living breathing thing,so !!!AWESOME!!! hug purple heart
soulgoddess
heart wings Beautiful images and the way you use your words to describe it is excellent! heart wings balloons
mimzy333
So sad but so truthful for most of us on this world
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much C , you give lots of encouragement and thank u again...Jessepurple heart
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much C , you give lots of encouragement and thank u again...Jessepurple heart
fjamesj9701
Thank you SG,your always appreciated, a big hug from the moon Florida =) ....Jessewine
jonE2tone
Its been a while Ive seen you around deep stuff here, enjoyedcheers
fjamesj9701
Thank you Cam I always appreciate your time and thought, thank you again...Jessewine
fjamesj9701
Thank Mr 2Tones,always good to see you...Jessehandshake
niah9
you know how I feel about worms and rotten fruit, but your words have a way to overcome my negative thoughts, to see the beauty of the write Jesse......but I do see the little boy who still can dream......and is loved .....if he allows it....Kathyhug teddybear
fjamesj9701
Thank you Kathy for seeing through the negative and leaving such a wonderful comment. Hugs for a dear friend...Jessewine
fjamesj9701
Thank you very much TS, Im sure a lot of us can relate. I really appreciate your comment, very nice to share…Jessewine
Poetnumber1
Impressive write my friend.cheers
trurorob
Great write Jesse and so true.
Rob
fjamesj9701
Thank you again My friend OB1….Skywalkercheers
fjamesj9701
Thank you kindly Mr Rob always pleased to see you my friend…Jessehandshake
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