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'in the Meantime'

You inspired happy thoughts Now the glimmer of joy Somehow disappeared Replaced by an absent stare I wish I knew what was behind That shade of grey I wish I knew what or who stole your joy What turned your dancing into mourning? In the meantime, I’ll keep you in my thoughts In the meantime I’ll be praying for you For the sunshine to return For your winter to be filled with warmth For the shadows to become light That you’ll find joy in life again In the meantime I wish you hope --- That is sometimes our most important asset ©210620121500

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/10/2012 2:42:00 PM

This shows us your caring heart Wilma. I am glad you are doing well. Another hot day for us and our son and family are on holidays so I am at the shop. This evening I have to go feed the dog and check on the house. Are you at home or are you back to work? Hugs take care. love phyl

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 6/29/2012 8:36:00 PM

Your heart is in the right place Wilma; I'm surewords like these would give encouragement to find that treasured bit of hope again. Lovely verse to read! Luv, Lizzie

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/28/2012 5:37:00 PM

Alright, Wilma...This is getting just-a-little-out-of-hand?? Now I'm hooked on your stuff and I'll be up all night reading it! Hope you're VERY happy. Just look what you've done, don't you feel sorry for me? (Please?) Seriously, this is a heart-rending piece of work and I found myself getting a little choked up and misty-eyed - Tim

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/26/2012 9:14:00 AM

HI Missy :D Read your comments-- yay about the cerise, ah at least in some areas, my memory still doesn't fail me-- that color really fits you :D ...how's your week so far? I hope it's good :) it rained here a bit earlier.. I hope you have a more relaxing week and hmm why you say you are scattered? mwahugs!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/24/2012 1:04:00 PM

What a heartfelt and sincere poem this is, Missy-- I love how you brought forth such compassion over here-- with support like yours, who wouldn't find the strength to overcome what they need to overcome? I hope you are having a wonderful weekend Missy, I did too :) Love your avatar pretty Missy :D! And ok is that the color cerise? My memory fails me....love that color on you :) thanks for passing by my 10 word poem ;). mwahugs!! :D

Jack Horne

Date: 6/24/2012 11:35:00 AM

beautiful write indeed, Wilma - and, as others have said here, it is a lovely pic of you lfde

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/24/2012 4:14:00 AM

Well Wilma, this strikes a few chords with me; although as you say hope is always there:)

Gwendolen Song

Date: 6/23/2012 1:34:00 PM

Yeah...like dear Arild, I really like this new avatar...great colors to frame your gorgeous smile!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 6/23/2012 1:33:00 PM

Amen to this one, Wilma...we would be no where at all without this hope...Elegant portrayal of this person's woes by relating them to nature...love, gwendolen

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/22/2012 6:13:00 PM

This is wonderful, Wilma! I found the beautiful postcard when I came back! Thanks for your kindness, always. Thiscould only have been written from the heart..the flow is effortless and no superficiality here. Beautiful!Much love, Annalise

David Williams

Date: 6/22/2012 12:31:00 PM

Wilma, this is really cool, thanks for your comments, and I hope you enter my contest, have a lovely weekend..David

Kash Poet

Date: 6/22/2012 8:31:00 AM

Beautifully crafted free verse by you here Wilma.Love it:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2012 8:41:00 PM

I love this one, Wilma. You are a wonder!!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/21/2012 6:36:00 PM

forever brilliant like a classic work of art Wilma your lines reacfh deeply.. emoting a special essence for another whom is held so dearly.. an impressive piece my friernd.. how r u? it is 105 degrees heere today.. so happy to be at beach for Summer luv ...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/21/2012 12:56:00 PM

this is so dreamy and filled with warm sentiments, wilms.... stunnning flow and theme!..:) huggs!

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 6/21/2012 10:18:00 AM

Oh how thought out this poem is..sooo real!! A lovely into the soul piece here Wilma!! Heartfelt!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/21/2012 10:17:00 AM

You will always light up the shadows with your presence and smil Wilma - lovely written poem, thank you. - Have a lovely day. - always love Anne-Lise