Living Possessions

It's not that I miss you 
 You've been gone too long 
Not that I'm still mourning 
 Though tears are still strong 
Not that I stopped loving you 
 My love it stays the same 
Not that I'm lonely 
 My comfort is your name 

But if I could see you 
 My eyes would be whole 
If I could hear you 
 To your voice my ears would belong 
If I could reach you 
 With a satisfied touch 
If my giving could greet you 
 And tell of my feelings so much 

Sometimes I drift 
 In my immaginary land 
Sitting beside you 
 Holding your hand 
Singing a melody 
 And being your man 
Give you things that are lock up 
 that only the living can have
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 6/8/2013 10:54:00 AM
A sad tender write on this poem. love phyl
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Date: 5/9/2013 4:41:00 PM
This is a most tender loving poem John....
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Date: 5/9/2013 12:16:00 PM
Very nice - expressive poem, John. You have a sweet heart! Love ya, Toquyen
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Date: 5/8/2013 5:40:00 PM
This is beautiful as I can relate to this. I lost my husband over three years ago. i still miss him. Thanks for sharing....... Lucilla
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Date: 5/8/2013 3:39:00 PM
Great work written in honor of your love..Sara
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Date: 5/8/2013 2:15:00 PM
A poem tenderly written, expressing love and devotion! May I wish you the best of everything heart has to offer! Thank you so much for your comment! It shows you care! Thank you again!
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