Footprints (my version c.2001)
ThorneHope
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Its been awhile since I've posted something I've written online. This is an old one, copyrighted in 2001. I used to have it on my web page on AOL, but I haven't been with them for over a year. Its funny 'cause I googled my penname recently and there was my old webpage in the cache. Wow... that was cool .....different poem though. Anyway Its been some time since I last wrote something. I really need to bleed it onto paper soon. So many things I want to write. Its funny how I will be listening to certain bands or certain songs, and hear my own poetry between their lines. Pearl Jam is one of those bands....Hope you enjoy....
Dreams go on
Like the days, they always will
So much more to this life
So much more than I ever thought was possible
Our paths crossed
If only for a moment
For whatever timing and reason
I may never know
It changed my life
And all that remains
Are the footprints you left behind
You left your footprints behind
I finally realized
There are some I can reach
But I can't touch
Does that mean I have to stop trying?
All the words
Did they fall on deaf ears?
Does it matter what was said
If no one was really listening?
As much as I have shown you
You've never really known me
Have I left any footprints behind?
You were a good fantasy
But my reality got checked
I would have given you anything as ransom
Just to have the time to know who you really are
I have only one regret
I'd give it all back in a heartbeat
If I could keep you as my friend
I guess the punishment fits the crime
Dreams go on
Like the days, they always will
So much more to this life
So much more than I ever thought was possible
Our paths crossed
For whatever timing and reason
I may never know
It changed my life
And all that remains
Are the footprints you left behind
I just wanted you to know
You left your footprints behind
~ThorneHope
Dreams go on
Like the days, they always will
So much more to this life
So much more than I ever thought was possible
Our paths crossed
If only for a moment
For whatever timing and reason
I may never know
It changed my life
And all that remains
Are the footprints you left behind
You left your footprints behind
I finally realized
There are some I can reach
But I can't touch
Does that mean I have to stop trying?
All the words
Did they fall on deaf ears?
Does it matter what was said
If no one was really listening?
As much as I have shown you
You've never really known me
Have I left any footprints behind?
You were a good fantasy
But my reality got checked
I would have given you anything as ransom
Just to have the time to know who you really are
I have only one regret
I'd give it all back in a heartbeat
If I could keep you as my friend
I guess the punishment fits the crime
Dreams go on
Like the days, they always will
So much more to this life
So much more than I ever thought was possible
Our paths crossed
For whatever timing and reason
I may never know
It changed my life
And all that remains
Are the footprints you left behind
I just wanted you to know
You left your footprints behind
~ThorneHope
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No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
After you die...you know how to LIVE!
I have detached from that situation now. But if I re-read my words I can go back to the place I was and not feel depressed anymore. I have learned from that experience and I'm in a better place because of it. I hope the same for your situation. I wrote alot of stuff in the same year I wrote that. I've been working so much the last two years I haven't written anything. I really need to go back to that. Its this person in my head that feels it necessary to narrate life while I'm living it. I also quit playing the drums and guitar. I really need to get back to those too. It really makes me a better person. It helps me focus better. Guitar mellows me. Drums are really good for anger management ;-) Maybe I'll post another one later. I promised my dog a walk and she's sitting here reminding me...
~ThorneHope
who are you, thornehope? Can you possible put all your written works together and email or post them on a webpage? I understand they are private, however, for me, what you speak of is something i try to live by.
I used to post them on my aol webpage... so even though they are new to this board, they've been seen before... for years. I will post a few more of them on this board. I'm hoping to start writing some more soon. I know what I want to say, its just getting it to paper.... and then being satisfied with what I've written.... well, that takes even longer. I'm glad that you connected with them. Also, with the new stuff, I'm probably going to copyright first. The old stuff has been around and in enough hands that I wouldn't have a problem proving it was mine. There are so many talented people in here I only hope they are getting their copyrights too. I might just start a thread about that...
You should try your hand at it.
For me,its almost like giving birth to a child....
when its finally finished, its part of you. Its something you created that the world can see... and when you look back at it, whether its days or years, you can see a bit of yourself in it...you can step back in your shoes again and know where you were and what you felt... and you can see how much you've grown as a person...
Give it a try... you might surprise yourself!!!
Thanks for all the compliments...
~ThorneHope