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The Reasons Why

It was the soliloquy in her smile, The ambience in her eyes The seasoning in her voice It was her lavender scented charm, Her sapphire forged will Her blissful lyrics Adding choruses into my breaths It was the way time stood still. It was the way she chose not to change me, but embrace me. It was the way she Desired to kneel with me at the altar. It was the way the stars in our skies, Outshined any debt-carat diamond It was because our heartbeats were louder than any song. It was because we didn’t need to fight to be right or wrong. It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn. And in this new dawn, It was our anniversary. Long…gone. It is the stone I now touch My shattered heart guides my fingers, silently Across your name, carved into remnants The ashes The echoes Of our last dance

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Date: 4/21/2022 5:22:00 PM
Still one of my soup favorites, to mine faves...as Ruben useta say
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Poet Tacito
Date: 7/23/2022 10:52:00 AM
Hell yes, James! Thank you so much! :)
Date: 1/3/2022 5:03:00 PM
I like this very much. Very nice rhythm to it. great work.
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Date: 7/23/2022 10:42:00 AM
Much appreciated, Justin! :)
Date: 10/30/2021 4:45:00 AM
Captivating from start to finish. "It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn."...hauntingly beautiful... The passion captures you, the tragical ending transfixing. You never fail to impress with your colorful imagery. Brilliant. Always, Laura
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Date: 11/2/2021 11:17:00 AM
Hey, hey Laura!! Wonderful feedback. I'm grateful for you taking the time to be here again!
Date: 10/26/2021 11:26:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL. Cant help my self not to commen in capz letters. I love this one, DD.. especially these lines.. ~ It was because our heartbeats were louder than any song. It was because we didn’t need to fight to be right or wrong. It was because we cherished the night & gave credence to the dawn. ~ Thank you for the emotional feeling u bring while Im reading this..
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Date: 11/2/2021 11:14:00 AM
SHIRLEY!!! No worries! That means a lot. Writing this threw me for a loop that I didn't expect. But, I'm glad it did. Your words mean so much. Thank you for being here!
Date: 10/23/2021 5:44:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments. Meanwhile, may I share with you God's love reverberating through a Bible verse in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.
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Date: 11/2/2021 11:05:00 AM
Hey Beata! Thank you for that. Though an often-used quote, I certainly appreciate the value it holds today. So, thank you kindly again! Glad you came by here!
Date: 10/16/2021 4:21:00 AM
This one tugs at me, Drake...been there...to mine faves...
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Date: 11/2/2021 10:34:00 AM
That means so much, James. Thank you, thank you!
Date: 10/14/2021 9:41:00 AM
Wow just Awesome... and sad... emotions so well expressed... God bless... ~ Ani
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Date: 11/2/2021 10:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Anitha. That is greatly appreciated!
Date: 10/12/2021 4:31:00 PM
wow, this deserves a POTD. Love this. FAVE
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Date: 10/12/2021 9:43:00 PM
Coming from you, I have to say that's a very kind statement. I'm grateful for your kindness, Andrea. :)
Date: 10/12/2021 2:10:00 PM
What a "Wonderful/Beautiful"~~story/write yet so sad. Love It. Have a great/blessed day..................
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Date: 10/12/2021 9:42:00 PM
Yes, you also Paula! Thank you very much for stopping by!
Date: 10/12/2021 1:39:00 PM
SO beautiful and sad - a shining example of great writing. I love it. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
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Date: 10/12/2021 9:42:00 PM
That is truly appreciated, Gina. Thank you so much!
Date: 10/7/2021 8:29:00 AM
Beautiful write
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Date: 10/12/2021 1:00:00 PM
Hi & thank you so much, Wilma!
Date: 10/5/2021 3:54:00 AM
I can feel the emotion of love and grief in this work. I don't know if it is a real life happening or someone you know life or just a work but you seemed to put your heart into it. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:41:00 AM
Oddly enough, this started as an idea only...then manifested into something so much more. It honestly freaked me out a little. lol Thank you so much, Sara. Also, I'm happy to have been able to visit!
Date: 10/4/2021 9:55:00 PM
Nicely done. I really enjoyed reading your work, Poet Tacito. Keep it coming!
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:40:00 AM
Many thanks!
Date: 10/4/2021 6:52:00 PM
So beautiful!
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:40:00 AM
Thank you kindly, Kim!

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