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I Saw You Standing There

That day we met ‘twas summer ‘63 at the local hop you sidled up to me You took my hand we danced my heart my soul were way up high almost touched the sky You walked me to my bus stop Bid me a fond farewell We were to meet same day same place same time a week from now That truly was the longest week Oh how I longed for you to meet to sing to dance to talk romance The day arrived I had survived I saw you standing there I knew for sure never looked for more We were the perfect pair That boy in ‘63 He stole my heart away from me And sixty one years on a piece of my heart was now gone When you left oh how I cried bereft the day you died Looking back over my life with you What more could I desire My darling dear true love of my life For when you chose me for your wife my husband my lover there was no other I am I always will be… ~~~~ Your ever loving wife Written 11th April 2022 Contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIER CHOICE Sponsor Brian Strand 2nd PLACE

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John Watt

Date: 4/22/2022 10:34:00 PM

Ann, a beautiful history of a beautiful love affair. I am very moved by this touching tribute to love. Thank you ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/23/2022 12:12:00 AM

Bless you dear John and thank you so much for your kind words. To hear that you were moved by my words is such a compliment especially as they came from my heart and soul. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 4/18/2022 4:56:00 AM

A beautiful poem. Take care and best wishes to you.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:45:00 PM

Bless you Jeanette for your lovely words, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/17/2022 11:53:00 AM

Dearest friend Ann, COMGRATULATIINS.. I TOLD YOU THIS WAS A WINNER... But then, you are an outstanding winner in life itself. You love and have, an eye for beauty, Be it a shell, the moon, a cat or great music. I value our friendship and love,from way across the pond! Cheers, Ann love, Pamgoie

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:45:00 PM

ditto xxxxxxx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/17/2022 11:51:00 AM

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:44:00 PM

Oh wow, you are too kind dear friend and I too value our friendship and love. With kindest thoughts from me to you and love and hugs too.....xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/15/2022 2:20:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sorry about your loss. I don't know if it was recently or a few years back, but I know it was a hard loss to bare. Sara

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:42:00 PM

Thank you Sara it was in 2008 and you are right it was a very hard loss. Many thanks for coming by, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/14/2022 6:02:00 AM

I like how you formatted your poem. Congratulations, Ann…a lovely write!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:40:00 PM

Bless you dear Kim and thank you so much my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/14/2022 1:40:00 AM

"When you left oh how I cried bereft the day you died" - Great grief. " I am I always will be… ~~~~ Your ever loving wife" - Complete conviction-filled words. Congratulations!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:39:00 PM

Dear Christuraj I poured all my feelings into this poem and it has come from deep within my heart. I am so pleased that you felt it too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/13/2022 3:48:00 AM

I love this because it shares more about you Frank and how you met and stayed together till he passed. I know the deep love you had as well.... Our husbands might br done, but, oh those great memories are ours alone. A fav,Bert well written, Ann. We wil see our husbands, one day, again. Pangie and Irene box 3:45am pst

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:37:00 PM

Dearest Panagiota your words are so true and I thank you for them and a FAV, wow... with love and hugs Ann xx

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/12/2022 6:41:00 PM

Truly, love renews it’s tender touch, moment to moment, day by day. A beautiful tribute, Ann. Love is eternal, in spirit. Congrats on your win!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:35:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely words dear Seeker, bless you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/12/2022 6:31:00 PM

Beautiful, Ann ~ how lucky to have so many years with your soulmate ~ but of course, it's never enough of course. Hugs xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:34:00 PM

Dearest Line yes we were very lucky, but as you say it was never quite enough, for he passed at just 64 ~ too soon... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/11/2022 1:32:00 PM

Great romantic piece penned so lovingly Ann, many great memories you have to share with us who are blessed by it. hugs and blessings, Gordon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:31:00 PM

Thank you dear Gordon and writing it down brought back so many happy times. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/11/2022 12:14:00 PM

Hello Ann, That is wonderful at that time you found each other with true love. Hugs,

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/21/2022 2:30:00 PM

Yes it was truly wonderful Darlene and we had 41 happy years together, though sadly he went too soon, bless him...with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/11/2022 2:02:00 AM

Incredible lovely romance. Such is life. One day we will all be gone, but our love will remain for ever.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/11/2022 4:01:00 AM

bless you Victor and thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx