English Practice – A time to reflect on time past, time present and time to come: SWZ feature writer Geoff Barclay finishes the year by offering two poems he has written. Poetry has many virtues and one of these is that sentiments, concerns, and indeed hopes can be expressed in a compact and short form. “A characteristic of my poetry collections is that each poem is accompanied with a ‘personal take’ on the poem’s setting, mood and intention”, says Barclay. “In this way, I hope to bring people closer to the joys and provocations poetry provides”.
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I smile a sad smile
Outside there is gaiety for all to see
Inside my heart my soul speaks gently to me
Conjuring up images of times gone by
Dear ones with whom so much time was shared
Now no longer here, yet somehow present and saying so much to me
I reflect on the character I am, the type I want to be, the person I need to be
So much escapes me in my daily life, so many things I need to embrac...
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