Butterfly poetry collection
Memory and Forgetfulness: Poetic Reflections
A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.
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Comparisons
life and death
of our recollections, where every forgotten moment is a chance for new beginnings.
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Comparisons
Recall and Loss:
Memory is recall, vivid and bright,
Forgetfulness loss, out of sight.
One holds with a cherished grace,
The other fades, leaving no trace.
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Comparisons
Remembrance and Oblivion:
Memory remembrance, a lingering thought,
Forgetfulness oblivion, often sought.
One keeps with a steadfast heart,
The other slips, far apart.
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Comparisons
Retain and Vanish:
Memory retain, a treasured view,
Forgetfulness vanish, nothing new.
One embraces with a gentle hand,
The other fades, like shifting sand.
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Comparisons
Recall and Amnesia:
Memory is recall, vivid and bright,
Forgetfulness amnesia, a blank night.
One holds moments, clear and dear,
The other loses, year by year.
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Comparisons
Remembrance and Oblivion:
Memory is remembrance, a guiding light,
Forgetfulness oblivion, a silent night.
One cherishes with a steady hand,
The other slips, like grains of sand.
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Comparisons
Recall and Loss:
Memory, where the past is kept,
Forgetfulness, where dreams are swept.
Memory, it holds with gentle care,
Forgetfulness, where thoughts are bare.
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Comparisons
Memory, with vivid light,
Forgetfulness, in silent night.
Both together, shape our mind,
In their balance, truth we find.
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