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Wheels turning
As I sat there gazing.
Yet you never knew it.
I’d recorded these moments.
My mind captured all the essence of you.
These cogs at times squeak
protesting endless repeats
of these sepia-tinted memories.
Reliving them over and over.
My brain can’t get over
The many wonders
I remember of you.
* Scientists theorize that the ability to remember in color fades as we age – which essentially means that our memories begin to resemble sepia-tinted photographs. (Dailymail.co.uk)
Beautifully penned.
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Sweetly commented. Thank you Goff. xo
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Cheers
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An interesting phenomenon well recorded
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Thank you Sir Knight!
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Wow! So Awesomely Amazing, My Dear!! You so perfectly captured the experience of memories returning over and over and over again – endlessly Looping!! Especially love your lines:
“These cogs at times squeak
protesting endless repeats
of these sepia-tinted memories.
Reliving them over and over.
My brain can’t get over
The many wonders
I remember of you.”
Loved the thought/message/title/feelings – Sepia Tinted – this has such an awesome visual associated with it of old/aged/treasured that makes it so perfect!! Memories, old but treasured and frayed around the edges from repeated viewing and remembering!! You are already getting me inspired – Thanks for that!! I love it when the soul of a writer reaches out to your heart through their words!!! Totally Awesome!! Bellissimo, My Dear, Bellissimo!
xoxo – 💖🌹😊
Chuck
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I’m happy you enjoyed my poem, Chuck! It was fascinating to learn about sepia-memories. Your blog is fantastic how you share works of others. Your enthusiasm and support are lovely to see. Grazie! ❤️
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I loved Your poem!! It was such a wonderful seed of inspiration for me. I hope you’ve had a chance to read the contact message I sent – Old Memories?? Thank you so much, My Dear for your kind and sweet comments about my blog!! I love reading the works of other and sharing the words of talented writers, like You!!!
xoxo
Chuck
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Rose–so beautiful and poignant. And how strange about color fading in memories. I’ve never heard of that. Weird! That photo is quite striking.
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It was a most fascinating article, Merril! Now, knowing about sepia-tinted memories makes my brain self-conscious, I think, and it tries very hard to tint my thoughts in vibrant colors😆 Paula’s photographs are striking, indeed! ❤️
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Aah I love some good poetry with a hint of science!
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I’m thrilled to hear that, Shreya! Thank you 😊
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Such a spectacular poem! Perfect in every way. I went right into reverie-mode.
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My jaw dropped as i try to figure out what to say..i mean this is lovely and beautiful and so brilliant of you. And this brings out the romantic side of you. I dont know, maybe its just me .lol.
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Hey Mich! Might as well enjoy my romantic side while you can for you know it never lasts😈 I read your president wants to cut military ties with the US. That Duterte scares me almost as much as Trump does! Hope you’re safe and well, my friend. 💋
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We are currently out of the country Rose.been residing in Malaysia for over two years now and i am happy to be so far away from all the dramas back home..you know how things turned up lately..
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So glad to hear you’re safe and away from all that chaos, Mich! Are the people in Malaysia welcoming?
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Yes, Rose. They are warm and welcoming and my daughters never really had difficulty adjusting. They are all now studying here too. Its a progressive country so the quality of life is a lot better than back home (with all due respect)
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Many thanks my nautical friend! I hope your tail tapped to the rhythm in your mermaid soul. 😊🧜🏼♀️
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Not just a…but a rose
The many wonders
Always and forever
I’ll remember you
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Awwww, Shel! Your words reach across the internet, and I’m forever touched. I’m sorry for my late response. Crazy times. Be safe and well, sweet friend😍
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Oh My…I am thrilled and honoured…that this photo is used for such a poignant and beautiful poem
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It was an honor and a thrill, dear Paula, to have your photograph grace my humble blog! I especially loved the effect of the spiderweb on the cog. Thanks so much. xo
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You make anybody’s wheels turn.
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Lol! How you make my motor purr and roar, bebe!! 😉
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Happy Valentine’s Day ! With love Maxima .
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Hello Maxima! Happy ❤️ Day everyday, my romantic poet. Thank you very much.
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This one reminds me of unrequited love. Which the Japanese say is the most pure and perfect kind of love, provided it is never expressed, which would ruin it. The Japanese are seldom wrong about matters of beauty, but…
I wonder if memories of unrequited love sting a little less when they fade to sepia? You always give me so much to think about, Rose. So good to see you writing on a regular basis again.
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I loved hearing your interpretation of my poem, Oggy! That’s fascinating to hear how the Japanese define unrequited love. To me, unrequited love would be more tragic than it would be perfect. We should hope that by the time unrequited love fades to sepia, our sad lover has found their equal. Thank you 🌹
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck. 🌹
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I did send you a copy of what I wrote from the inspiration of this piece, didn’t I!!! Let me know if I didn’t or if you want me to send it to you again!! Have I told You how much I love that one of your works inspired me??? Well, just in case I didn’t I do!!
xoxo 💖🌹
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You did send it to me, and my world is brighter and lovelier because of it. Thanks so much!!! 😻💕
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I love sepia imagery! 👍 Hope you are doing well!💕❤️
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Sepia imagery of coffee would be lovely! Hello and welcome. Thank you for visiting! 💖
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Great idea! Coming up!👍
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Excellent poem so well composed and the picture of the wheels is so apt with your poetic words. Too good.
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Endearing words. So happy you visited! Thank you. 🌸🌺🌷
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Welcome 😊😊😊 dear.
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Wonderful imagery, and gorgeous way to have memories expressed… fading into colour…. I shall now think of a colour to associate with my memories….. what a wondrous and gorgeous concept….. maybe I’ll have a colour chart beside my bed….. 🛏️📊💖💛💚💙💜
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Oh, thank you my Aussie amigo! Lol. I’m happy my sepia poem inspired you to color your world. 💝
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Always lovely to read your gorgeous words Rose 💙🌹🌏
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If my memory of you loss colors I will paint in my mind your avatar : ) Indeed I had read in a related theme that schools should have textures and colors because children are absorbing the world, but for elders buildings have to be of muted colors and tranquil shapes because we grow indifferent to the input from the world.
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Ah, thank you, my kind, Peruvian friend💝. That’s fascinating how colors can make a difference in our lives. I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and love to see your words always.
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Beautiful poem masterly penned. I love the imagery. I have reblogged.
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Thank you Goff. Have a lovely week! 🌹
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Nice blog
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I just love this one that I missed before. I hope you are still writing. Take care
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