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Memory

Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)

I wish I could plant a forest
where every tree is a memory
that we share.
mostly good and not bad.
then you and I
can live there
off the grid,
just us,
living amongst ourselves
and every moment
that made us smile.
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Written on January 26, 2024

Submitted by JoeStrickland on January 26, 2024

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Characters 216
Words 50
Stanzas 1
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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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