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Memories

January 18, 2016 7 Comments

Memories

By Wiebo Grobler

The news today said the Starman has flown. Finally he’s reached his far away home.

A song on the radio reduces me to tears. It holds memories of a childhood I still hold dear.

The music takes me back to a time long ago. Instantly I’m there again, but then, also no.

I sit back and reminisce on how time has flown. Family, friends, and lovers have gone. My heroes are dying and I’m growing old. I turn up the volume and close my eyes.

As long as we have music no one really dies. Live today your very best life.

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  1. Barry O'Farrell says

    January 18, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Starman and Weibo have said it all. I have no words.

    Reply
  2. Bobby Warner says

    January 18, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    A great tribute story, Wiebo. Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  3. Carinna Botelho Howard says

    January 18, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Excellent. I love this!

    Reply
  4. Sue says

    January 19, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I very much needed this lovely poetry. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. globaldig says

    January 22, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    great poem. Great tribute, my hat is off to David Bowie and to You.

    Reply
  6. Wiebo Grobler says

    March 20, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you for all the great comments! W.G.

    Reply
  7. Hanniegrobler says

    January 21, 2017 at 3:09 am

    Loved it

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