An Uplifting Phrase

Only four words are needed
To make a soul seem to soar
Or form a tear in the eye
When special wants are treated

All other words don't quite work
Nearly as well as these do
There's a spot in all of us
Where the blues will always lurk

One simple phrase seems to do
Wondrous things like no other -
It waits to be called upon
To whisper,"I love you, too."



5-17-19
Contest:An Uplifting Feeling
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Yes, we all long to be loved, even little children want to be told, “I love you” so essential! Congrats!
Bradfield Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 10:53 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Roper Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 9:51 PM
Great poem, Larry, congratulations on your fantastic win. Hugs Eve
Bradfield Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 10:53 PM
Thank you, Eve.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 7:32 PM
Very nicely done. Good luck in the contest, Larry. Your rhymes are sound.
Bradfield Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Thank you, Caren!
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