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Like He Did


No-one paid her attention
Like he did

Found her interesting
Like he did

Listened to and understood her
Like he did

Appreciated and protected her 
Liked he did

Made her laugh
Like he did

Truly knew her
Like he did

Filled her heart and soul 
Like he did

Completely and unconditionally loved her
Like he did

Left her unexpectedly forever 
Like he did

Left her heart shattered
Like he did

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2025 7:07:00 AM

and she can smile because she had the kind of love many dream of, but still the utter sadness hurts and is recognized as not able to completely heal in this lifetime. My Dad is doing better. That’s not to say that life moves on, but in moments he can at least smile. He says he doesn’t know how he warms up at night..perhaps mom… Hugs and prayers

Deb M
Date: 2/12/2025 12:37:00 AM

A beautiful love indeed Kim....glad your dad is doing better my friend! Debx

Gary Radice

Date: 1/17/2025 9:10:00 AM

Powerful stuff Deb. The ‘kicker’ of the last four lines well and truly kicked. I thought you were leading me to a point whereby he was going to die and leave her bereft. Cheers - Gary

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 10:41:00 AM

I think we all do that Gary ha! Debx

Gary Radice
Date: 1/17/2025 10:10:00 AM

Aah…he left her because he died..not because he walked out on her??! My massive misreading of it. (Not the first time I’ve done that with a poem) Apologies. Cheers - Gary

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:32:00 AM

Thanks so much Gary….and he did die and leave her bereft! Appreciating you dropping by! Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2025 2:19:00 PM

beautifully expressed Deb, I have a huge lump in my throat, its so hard when you lose that special someone:-( hugs jan xx

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:34:00 AM

Awww Jan thats quite the comment my friend…thankyou…and a fave to boot thats very special. Lovely to see you….lDebx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/16/2025 2:20:00 PM

A massive fave for me:-) xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/16/2025 1:29:00 PM

this is so well expressed, deb! bravo!

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:36:00 AM

Thankyou ilene …l truly value your thoughts and your support of my poetry! Debx

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/16/2025 12:56:00 PM

Deb, the anguish of losing a loved one does truly linger. A poignant and wrenching poetry. Your beautiful poetry is always a delight to read.

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:38:00 AM

WOW Lasaad what a truly lovely comment….l appreciate your kind words! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/16/2025 10:02:00 AM

- He was the best... painful to lose, Deb - Lovely poem :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:37:00 AM

Thankyou lovely warm Sunshine….l appreciate you! Debx

Jay Narain

Date: 1/16/2025 9:59:00 AM

A heartfelt and moving poem. The pain of losing someone dear stays in heart.

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:35:00 AM

Thankyou so much Jay….always lovely to see you ! Debx

John Read

Date: 1/16/2025 9:49:00 AM

Hi Deb I understand the feeling only to well having lost my wife. xx

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 9:52:00 AM

Oh l am sorry to hear that john….l cant even imagine…..Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 1/16/2025 8:35:00 AM

Sigh this hits deep dear debx, so hearfelt and moving, soul stirring and seamlessly flowing poem: the ending is sad, as thats not what one expects from love thats so deep! Pleasure always reading your poems: sending you light always

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 10:01:00 AM

Its so lovely to see you sweet Ink and read your kind comment! Thankyou as always…..Debx