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The Best Die Young

He was the love of my life Do the best die young? Please, God, why? * Quinzaine for Dr. Ram's Contest. Dedicated to my late husband.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/25/2011 5:16:00 PM

who knows aye? some times the most dear are fragile? BIG HUGS! Light & Love

Sunflower Poetess

Date: 7/24/2011 1:18:00 AM

Good question. It's always hard to lose someone you love, especially a husband. We will never know why until we are reunited in heaven. It's even harder to lose your husband through divorce, and know he no longer needs you or your love. Glenna

Duncan Chappell

Date: 7/19/2011 7:47:00 PM

oh powerful in word bad in loseing

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2011 7:57:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your win in the contest of Dr. Ram Mehta "Quinzaine" Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 7/16/2011 12:15:00 PM

Carolyn, congratulations on your worthy poem's win. Agape, Moses

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 7/16/2011 7:31:00 AM

o, I don't know if the Best die young, but there is proof that many of the very great ones do. and Why is an entire different book.

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/16/2011 3:43:00 AM

Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest ;) delighted to see this beauty on the list.. lfde Wilma

Emma Mantle

Date: 7/16/2011 1:51:00 AM

Congrats on your win. Poignant questions. Best wishes Em :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2011 7:50:00 PM

VEry good one ,Carolyn, heartfelt and deservng of a great win.

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/15/2011 3:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn. So sorry this happened to you.

Michael Hornschuch

Date: 7/15/2011 3:09:00 PM

so many answers...but none ever seem to suffice, great write, congrats on your top win...

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/15/2011 2:43:00 PM

I could feel your pain, Carolyn. Congratulations for the win.

Kash Poet

Date: 7/14/2011 6:48:00 AM

Very emotional and beautiful dedication.Best wishes Carolyn.

John Freeman

Date: 7/13/2011 4:34:00 PM

May be they are needed in heaven early! Agape, Moses

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/13/2011 6:32:00 AM

Beautiful dedication and touching entry for dr. Ram's contest Carolyn.. lfde Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/13/2011 5:07:00 AM

+++++ ~~Magnificent~~ Carolyn and should be a top winner in the contest too. Love, Carol

Johnny Sumler

Date: 7/12/2011 3:24:00 PM

This is a very touching piece...Life certainly has its trials and rainy days. Wishing you the best...

Jack Horne

Date: 7/12/2011 2:25:00 PM

Yes, so they say... Lovely tribute to John, love

Juanita Warden

Date: 7/12/2011 2:19:00 PM

Shows your emotion.Ver good writing..Good luck in the contest.

Juanita Warden
Date: 7/12/2011 2:19:00 PM

very

Juanita Warden
Date: 7/12/2011 2:19:00 PM

very

Tim B

Date: 7/12/2011 2:14:00 PM

This was a painful read, I think of my wife and her pain if I left her behind, but this is an excellent poem precisely because it draws out the emotion. Thank you for sharing this one Carolyn. "Write on good poet." -TimB