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I Wish...

I wish I had told him I drop a rose on his grave For Brian's "Spaces" contest in which the middle line is blank and leaves its contents up to the reader's imagination.

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Billy Thekidster

Date: 3/12/2010 9:25:00 AM

Couldn't help but notice that both you and I have an "I Wish" Poem. This was great by the way and congrats on your obvious winning of this contest. Let's see, what would I insert in that space? One liner? I'm stumped. Two Liner? "I wish I had told him, but I was afraid. It's too late now. I drop a rose on his grave." What ya think huh? Hey want to compare notes? Best Wishes Always Carolyn. Bill "I Wish"> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=211279

Hina Patel

Date: 2/22/2010 4:51:00 PM

you say so much in so little words too...thank you for your wonderful comment on my poem. I like your work as well.

Phillip Sohn

Date: 2/21/2010 4:05:00 PM

Wow, speechless.

Noel Villarosa

Date: 2/19/2010 10:46:00 PM

You really touched my heart on this, Carolyn. Preoccupied in the space we are moving, leaving a gap for that special space to be attended until it is too late. Congratulations on you being First place on this contest. Appreciate always your comment. (^_^) Noel.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 2/18/2010 10:29:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, I Told YOU so Look at my Comment from 2/12/10 CONGRATULATIONS on YOUR First Place Win in Brian's Contest "Spaces" LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR Liege...HG

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 2/17/2010 5:19:00 PM

congrats!! number one! the poem is very touching.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/17/2010 3:13:00 PM

You hit the point so well on the head Carolyn. We often find ourselves saying I wish I would have done this or taken the time for that. So few words that say so much. God Bless Phyl

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/17/2010 11:46:00 AM

stunning work on Brian's new form! Carolyn! CONGRATS! jimbo

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 2/16/2010 8:35:00 AM

A wonderful verse you have penned. I imagine a lot of us feel the same when words are left unsaid. Congratulations on your first place win, well deserved. Caryl

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 2/16/2010 5:47:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn, on your 1st Place WIN!!! Excellent and emotional writing found it's perfect space at the top of the winnersof the “SPACES” poetry contest sponsored by: Brian Strand. You are the winner! Love, Dane Ann (PS I hope you are feeling better.)

John Freeman

Date: 2/14/2010 5:57:00 PM

I wish I had told him that I loved him. Smile! That would fill in the line in most peoples remorse. Nice Imagism Carolyn, love, your friend, Moses

Susan Mills

Date: 2/14/2010 2:00:00 PM

My imagination is percolating at this poem of yours..... -Susan Mills

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/14/2010 8:37:00 AM

A very well deserved win!! LUv, Andrea

Sheila Parrish-Spence

Date: 2/14/2010 7:44:00 AM

I could just imagine what the middle line is or should be or could be. This is an excellent reflective poem. Congrats!

Dr Igor Von Graves

Date: 2/13/2010 2:03:00 PM

A very good write in a very hard form i have a new one up its sure to strike terror in peoples hearts well at least make them laugh

Andrew Crisci

Date: 2/13/2010 9:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your first win, Carolyn. Whatever was your wish...sometimes it's too late when tragedy strikes to tell them how much we have loved them! This is heart-wrenching, and yet so inspiring. Enjoy this honor and God bless you. Have a Happy Val;entine's Day. Love and hugs, Andrew.

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/13/2010 8:32:00 AM

thank you for the info. i think i'll try it. john

Brian Strand

Date: 2/13/2010 6:50:00 AM

just to say Carolyn I airmailed your prize this morning.Rgds Brian

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 2/13/2010 4:56:00 AM

This really is such a moving scenario asd one experienced by many. Very well expressed in this form. Couldn't be done any better, i don't believe, Carolyn. HG hit it right on. Congratulations again.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/13/2010 4:28:00 AM

Carolyn, I am so happy to see you won first place with I Wish. . .Congratulations! Connie

Brian Strand

Date: 2/13/2010 12:50:00 AM

You are on a roll with your contest success Carolyn.Rgds Brian & thank you for your welcome comments.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 2/12/2010 10:28:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, Congratulations may I be the First to tell YOU how much I Admire YOUR So many middle Lines can go here Brian being the POET I believe him to be will Crown YOU the no. 1 Winner After the Contest You should Write a full length POEM of "I Wish " Superb YOUR Liege ALWAYS...HG

Cecil Hickman

Date: 2/12/2010 9:29:00 PM

very touching and if there was ever a time you forgot to say something I am sure he knew what it would be,you are definitely a smart and truly caring person for sure,,this indeed is a wonderful poem for the contest and truly a deserving win as well,,,And Thank you my friend for reading and leaving such wonderful words upon mine,,,Blessings..Cecil

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/12/2010 7:31:00 PM

Thankxxx for your wonderful comments on my poetry tonight Carolyn.. good to have u back and hope u are feeling better soon.. we are getting 12 more inches of snow Sunday so if u want I can send u some to view as I am quite tired of looking at it.. some snow piles are taller than I am... luv and blessings to u ... Linda-Marie..

Margaret Foster

Date: 2/12/2010 6:50:00 PM

congratulations Carolyn, very moving.......thank you for your kind words today......Margaret