A Message From Across the Pond

It felt like Christmas 
on that late September night 
in the airport waiting anxiously 
for you to step off the plane.

I'm still recalling 
that first time I saw your face 
and all the things you ever said, 
they still fill me full of life.

And I wonder why, 
as I close my eyes to sleep, I still
feel happy, though our love is
forced to wait.

So I say your name 
out loud for all the stars to hear 
and for the wind to whisper to you,
everything will be alright.

And I hear your voice
in the morning rays of sunshine
breaking through the night storm
giving me courage

to face another day 
of being parted, having to hold
our hearts at bay until the time
our promises are made

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 10/8/2017 9:27:00 AM
Long distance love is very difficult and very hard.. You described the emotions very well..
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Date: 9/29/2017 11:47:00 AM
Thvia that is my predicament exactly. I know too well the feelings you describe. He is not in another country but might as well be for now. Our lives are poles apart but somehow we found each other. We have been together/apart for almost 3 years but talk every day. Thank you for sharing this piece.
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Date: 9/13/2017 9:10:00 AM
I find this all very intriguing, Thvia...for the simple reason I also have been involved in, what seems to me to be, similar circumstance. Enjoyed the read. My very warmest regards! :) john P.s A pleasure to become acquainted with you!
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Date: 9/13/2017 7:44:00 PM
Likewise, John. I wrote this while my husband and I were dating long distance. We did that for 5 years before we got married. It was always so difficult when we had to separate and go back to our respective countries without the other. I pined for him. It was wonderful.
Date: 1/10/2013 1:23:00 PM
This is what I call kept while being kept.
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Date: 9/29/2010 2:21:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..Such love as is expressed here..Sara
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Date: 9/23/2010 8:56:00 AM
What a wonderful love poem, Thvia. I still remember the first time I saw my late husband's face. For me, it was love at first sight, but I had to wait quite a while for him to come around. It was worth the wait and yours will be too! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/21/2010 5:14:00 PM
Exactly how my own romance began Thvia.. an enjoyable read my friend.. so emotional, passionate, and luving too... romance lives..luv..
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Date: 9/21/2010 6:07:00 AM
enjoyed reading your poem...reminds me of leaving on a plane alone...wondering if anyone cares.
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Date: 9/21/2010 4:07:00 AM
Very romantic and passionate work.. I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 9/20/2010 11:34:00 PM
Very nice, Thvia. Thanks for your comment. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/20/2010 7:05:00 AM
Very creative and interesting write on love, Thvia
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Date: 9/20/2010 3:37:00 AM
Smile ~ Experiencing loves not so bright side but, time shall be the cure for most when, "True Love," is within their lives ~ "Beautiful Poem" &, I look forward to reading "Your Gifted Verse" again ~ "Much Love & Warmth Always to You &, All You Love," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Blessed & Beautiful Day 'Dear, Thvia Shetley,' Amid 'The Neverending Dreams of, Beautiful Love;'" Bye!:) ~
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Date: 9/20/2010 3:26:00 AM
Smile ~ "This Is So Very Soulfully Beautiful Dear Thvia Shetley; Bittersweet, From Whence The Honey Drips" ~ I am glad that I caught this amazing poe before checking out of here this early morn! And, I have been wishing to catch up unto "Your Splendors of Verse" I do believe for, I have read a few of "Your Wonderful Writes" &, "You Are A Gem Indeed!!!" ~ Although, It is never pleasant to find "Any Precious Heart & Soul" perhaps ~ ....Cont:)
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Date: 9/20/2010 3:08:00 AM
Hi Thvia :) reading this made me smile-- a very heartwarming write and conveys love quite well despite the distance, or like you said "across the pond" -- really like your title btw :) how nice to know that your love has withstood the test of distance...nikko :)
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