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A Summer of Lastingness

In a summer of lastingness, long ago, what you had in store for me my love, I could've never known. Through the depth and channels of the heart, you have shown me life begins, where the loving starts. Like an unfolded rose growing in the morning's misty dew, you feed me and then sheltered me as I grew. If I stood before you today my love you would see a full rose in bloom, not at all hindered by gloom. A strong stem, no regrets, no sorrow. Only togetherness with you, full of brighter tomorrows. Thank you for all you planted in the garden of my hardened soil. A summer of lastingness has forever brought tenderness instead of toil.

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Dalton Moss

Date: 9/21/2016 1:03:00 PM

Heartfelt thanks come full circle. The ending meets the beginning. I think this expression is how I, myself, would offer gratitude sometimes, and whether the intended ever received it may regret never join that circle.

Sharon Gulley
Date: 9/22/2016 4:41:00 PM

Thank you so very much Dalton for your wonderful comment on this write. Thank you also for stopping by to read. Have a blessed day. Sharon

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/18/2016 10:25:00 PM

This is so lovely Sharon! Congratulations on having this wonderful poem featured at Poetry Soup! : ) 7

Sharon Gulley
Date: 9/22/2016 4:39:00 PM

Thank you Connie for the congrats on being featured. I did not know this and Thank you so very much for your sweet comment on my poem. I appreciate you it so very much. Have a wonderful day. Sharon

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/23/2015 3:11:00 AM

Hello Sharon!! A most beautiful Rhyme write here. This one says so much and has so much meaning. Superb Write!! A "7" + FAV for sure!! (BTW, Is you new book finished yet?? Has it been released yet for distribution?? If so, where can I go to buy a copy of it??) Wishing you all the best, and I'm glad you're back with us!! Cheers, Gary

Sharon Gulley
Date: 7/23/2015 10:03:00 AM

Hello Gary! Thank you for such a wonderful comment on my write and awesome rating as well. Always so nice to hear from you both....Sharon

Pam Deremer

Date: 7/21/2015 4:59:00 PM

What a beautiful poem. thank you for sharing.

Sharon Gulley
Date: 7/21/2015 7:34:00 PM

Thank you Pam so very much for the kind comment on my write. I appreciate it so much....Sharon : )

Hannington Mumo

Date: 7/21/2015 2:16:00 PM

A great piece from the very Queen of superior verse. I would be very happy if I had a half of your colossal gift. I'm an editor here in Kenya and I always overstep the bounds of my mandate, Lol! - check the "it's" (short for "it is") and the possessive "its" in the two of the three poems I have read. Otherwise, you are in a cadre of your own...7+++ as usual.

Sharon Gulley
Date: 7/21/2015 2:27:00 PM

Thank you my literary friend and what a wonderful comment you have gave to me this day. Thank you so very much for all the wonderful and kinds words and rating on this write as well as the teachings lol! You have a wonderful day, Hannington and God Bless.....Sharon G. : )