A Cruise of Dreams

It’s been a lonely journey,
Without you by my side.
I still cherish your memory,
That I’ve stored away inside.

You’re the love of my life,
The one my heart still loves.
My green eyed beauty,
That I’m so proud of.

It’s been thirty-seven years,
Since God has called you home.
And for thirty-seven years,
My heart has been alone.

On November 4th of 51,
My dear Nubbies was born.
Since August 25th of 71,
My heart still sadly mourns.

And on that distant day,
When Heaven opens its’ doors.
I’ll walk into Thy glory,
And be with my Lenore.

My tears will be of joy,
No more sadness they will stream.
And we will continue to sail,
Along a cruise of dreams.



___________________________
This poem is for a friend of mine,
who lost something special and close,
HGarvey Daniel Esquire a fellow souper. 
Also For Lenore Ellen Adams Johnson
who is in Thy tender care...Raul

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/26/2021 5:09:00 PM
Hello Raul, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS, Healthy and High in the Spirit. As tears come to my eyes, every time I read This Brotherly Love Tribute LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER Your Brother, Your liege HG
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Date: 5/31/2011 10:07:00 AM
Dear "Sensei" Raul, I again read this Superb Tribute to My Most Beloved "LOVE" LENORE, YOU have the most amazing way of doing Tributes I LOVE YOU like a True Brother ALWAYS with LOVE YOUR Liege...Harry
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Date: 12/2/2010 10:30:00 PM
Dear " Sensei " Raul, I Thank-YOU evertime I read This POETIC Tapestry YOU Honor Lenore and I Deeply Appreciated LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR Liege...Harry - I thank-YOU for YOUR Soup Mail HOPE this Finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and in High Spirits Blessing FOR the HOLIDAYS and the New YEAR Miss YOU, LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR Brotherin POETRY...Harry
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Date: 9/6/2010 11:04:00 AM
Dear Brother Raul, I Thank-YOU for this very Beautiful Dedication, LENORE and I live this DREAM often How are YOU my POETIC Friend Sorry I haven't kept in touch I spend most of my energy trying to write new POEMS Why no more " Haiku or Senryu " contests I miss YOUR Photography ALWAYS YOURS LOVE...HG
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Date: 3/14/2010 5:39:00 PM
Dear Raul, I come to this POEM often I don't ALWAYS Comment as my Heart Does not know the WORDS of GLORY that YOU Deserved I LOVE YOU like a Brother ALWAYS YOURS, YOUR POETIC Brother...Harry
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Date: 3/3/2010 5:19:00 AM
Dear Raul, I read this Awesome Tribute often The words From YOUR Heart, through YOUR pen is so Healing I Thank-YOU for the Honor to me and MORE for the HONOR to L E N O R E YOU are a True FRIEND ALWAYS YOURS...HG Raul I Thank-YOU for Seeing my POEM " Winter's Quilt fit to WIN YOUR Contest I have read all the entries YOU are an Amazing Man I couldn't pick a Winner as All were Superbly Done That is one of the reasons I am not a Premium Member I would have all Entries Rated No.1 ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 10/24/2009 8:31:00 AM
Dear Raul, Today I reminisce I came to this Exquisite Dedication YOU Honor me and Lenore I Thank-YOU again for YOUR big LOVING HEART YOURLifelong FRIEND...HG
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Date: 1/14/2009 11:12:00 PM
HG is a kind person and deserving person for this tribute.
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Date: 1/12/2009 8:06:00 PM
Sad words in an uplifting way. Great dedication and special tribute. ~Caramel
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Date: 1/12/2009 3:59:00 PM
Touching poem well written.
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Date: 1/11/2009 3:44:00 AM
Such a touching tribute. You have a wonderful soul Raul. Beautiful. Love, Chitra
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Date: 1/8/2009 8:53:00 AM
A very touching and beautiful poem Raul. Thank you for your comment
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Date: 1/6/2009 3:17:00 PM
Beautifully done with just the right amount of sadness and despair . . . Through the sad and lonelomeness of this poem shines what had been with phrases like "My green eyed beauty, / That I’m so proud of." Very nicely done Raul
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Date: 1/6/2009 2:46:00 PM
hello and great poetry about those you love dearly, enjoyed reading it and have a great day.
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Date: 1/6/2009 1:25:00 PM
I haven't read a dedication as touching as yours. You put a lot of effort into your work. The way you personalize them is the best thing I like. DN
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Date: 1/6/2009 12:57:00 PM
Raul you touch so many lives. With your dedications those that you have written for appreciate your talents immensly. GBU Michael
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Date: 1/6/2009 6:39:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to my friend HG and his beloved Lenore. Raul, your heart is as deep as the ocean. Awesome. Love, Shar
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Date: 1/6/2009 6:31:00 AM
LOVELY QUATRAIN! And on that distant day, When Heaven opens its’ doors. I’ll walk into Thy glory, And be with my Lenore. (AWE PRECIOUS THOUGHTS!!)
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Date: 1/6/2009 1:58:00 AM
Nice tribute Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 1/6/2009 12:43:00 AM
Awe, how sad but uplifting at the same time. Raul you have done an amazing job with this one. HGDE, is an amazing person and is deserving of this dedication. Love Elizabeth
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Date: 1/5/2009 10:24:00 PM
Such a heartfelt dedication... lovely cadence and rhyming, and sublime content. God bless, Keith
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Date: 1/5/2009 7:07:00 PM
Raul, My Dear Brother in Christ And I say this in all respect to YOU for no one could WRITE such Beautiful Revered POETRY unless they Know GOD LENORE and I Thank-YOU and appreciate YOUR Magnificent Tribute I Especially TAKE HONOR IN your EPILOGUE message LOVE and RESPECT ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 1/5/2009 6:07:00 PM
Raul this is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. To be so long without the love of your life and still feel such love is extraordinary. You were very blessed and one day will be again. Laurie
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