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A Look of Robert Mitchum

A soldier marched towards me ~ so tall and straight just like a tree In his military boots his height exceeded well over six foot three For many years I’d had a yearning, a penchant for the military A look of Robert Mitchum; well that’s what finally did it for me Those come to bed eyes of sparkly blue I was hooked, lined and sinkered before I knew He asked me my name ~ no voice could I do My legs turned to gel as I whispered ‘Lindy Lou’ My lungs had no breath as I slid to the floor I had died, gone to heaven in his arms forevermore Gently opening my eyelids to the bluest eyes I ever saw He scooped me up into his arms true love just oozed from every pore My face so moist with many tears my soldier is no longer here And then I spot upon the floor his REME* cap of black and red REME suit on hanger hung ~ resplendent in birthday suit instead His clefted chin and eyes of blue not Robert M but my darling Ted Upon a tray a birthday treat from Ted to me was breakfast in bed 'twas our last night together then he would be gone Our forbidden love so strong like in a passionate love song But I was betrothed to Tom ~~ how could I have got it so wrong ~~ After so many years my love has survived But now you are gone and inside I died Just days after bidding our final goodbye you died killed in action in nineteen forty five oh why ~ oh how ~ did I survive... Written 4th July 2020 Contest The One That Got Away Sponsor Silent One 2nd PLACE * REME exists to 'keep the punch in the Army's fist' The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) provides engineering support and is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Army's equipment. They will be found wherever the army is located at home or overseas. Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 19 Sponsor Brian Strand N/A

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/10/2020 4:38:00 PM

A wonderful way to die actually; we all dream of this kind of gentle death, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/12/2020 4:28:00 AM

Yes I suppose we do Caren. Thank you for visiting, for I always appreciate your comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt

Date: 7/7/2020 6:40:00 PM

So passionately told, Ann! Though I see from comments that this was a fictional write, there is still a lot of the author in the fiction, and I could really sense the longing in your words. Wars are always so terrible with all the relationships and families they tear apart. Well done, my friend, and congrats on the win! Hugs ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/12/2020 4:27:00 AM

Bless you John and you are right; by the time I had finished my poem I felt quite emotional, as if it were true... Thank you for your kind visit John, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/7/2020 3:00:00 PM

Oh this is such a brilliant and beautiful story Ann! Love how you weave your imagination here with gorgeous emotions. Congratulations on your win :) Much love!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/12/2020 4:25:00 AM

Sweet Aditi you are always so generous with you words my friend and I thank you... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 7/7/2020 9:35:00 AM

Heartbreaking poem, I see its fictional, but still a great poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/7/2020 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much SO for my placement in your contest. I really appreciate your comments and thank you. Yes it was fictional, but somehow, by the time I finished it I felt so emotional and sad for them both... it felt real. Thanks for sponsoring and judging some great contests SO. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/5/2020 1:42:00 PM

A lovely piece Ann this being excellent piece really well penned and Robert Mitchum was one of my fav actors too, in fact watched a movie of us the other week with Jean Simmons, can't remember it's title. Hope all is well with you, Blessings always,Gordon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/5/2020 2:12:00 PM

Well is that is so weird Gordon, for I have just paused that very film with Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons, and found your lovely comment about my poem. The film is called Angel Face... thank you so much my friend for your welcome visit. Always good to hear from you. Now back to the film and the rather handsome Robert M... keep well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/4/2020 4:13:00 PM

Oh Ann, this is a story of love for sure...and glad for those few precious nights. A sure winner here. best of luck

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/5/2020 2:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Jeanne for your lovely comments. I really enjoyed writing for this contest and I always had a soft spot for the actor Robert Mitchum, haha... thanks for your visit Jeanne. With kindest thoughts Ann xx