I would like to introduce my newest Duet partner Johnny Ojanpera. I have been a fan of his talent and writing style for some time so when he suggested we combine efforts I was immediately on board. It was even more enjoyable writing with him than I imagined. I hope you enjoy our ideas and words here and be sure to visit his site and read his work for yourself. You most certainly will not be disappointed. You can find him here. Johnny Ojanpera
Memory serves innocence as a scent None more than a plaything for a boy Mere dime-store toy, given to a child Never a souvenir taken into manhood
Wide eyed simplicity left in the dirt Discarded by truth as hard as steel Life’s reality views naivete as prey Feeding on the mild and the meek
Whether lost or broken, only a trifle Never a thought given to it’s revival Could beg it back, but for weakness The world asks not for our delicacies
Asks not, but rather steals them away As we are initiated by cruel adversity Carefree times of youth relinquished Making way for a tough new exterior
Innocence far gone may yet be found Though cast aside when broken, tried With a whisper weak grace still intact A man’s poet, his child’s careful eyes
A glorious perspective newly obtained In careful observance of his existence Speaks life’s lessons to an eager child Exchanged for memories of innocence lost
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