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Annmarie By Regina Elliot

Annmarie. By Regina Elliot


 Shimmered gold thin hair, heart
shaped face,
innocent look with love’s trace.
She was petite and tanned from
the summery sun-
ivory lace dress past her knees,
how beauteous youth can be.

Those July afternoons of chilled
iced tea,
she gave birth in the years to three.
The Long Island queen,
is it a dream-
that I see you fair again so carefree,
in the days of the pretty Annmarie.

When we’re in the tender age,
we don’t think that will change,
til the thief ancient and gray
took her memory away.

I’ve wept for what you lost,
it came at such a cost.
I know you’ve had some joy
in life,
my brother’s wife.
I recall the days of the pretty Annmarie,
sparkled eyes of depth and brave,
once the color of the Fire Island waves.
I remember the melodious Annmarie,
walking with her children by the sea. ~

Copyright © Regina Elliott | Year Posted 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Curtis Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I must admit I listen to this often. Very well done Regina, God Bless
Goldsmith Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I enjoyed reading and hearing your lovely "Annmarie By Regina Elliot" write. Love the ending. Have a wonderful day/week writing away..................
Elliott Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Thank you so much with my deepest gratitude, Jerry. You have done a very beauteous musical rendering of my poem. Bravissimo, how lovely it is! I’m thinking words cannot actually express all my thankfulness. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. Have a happy and healthy holiday season with a bright New Year. All the best, Regina Elliott
Curtis Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
You are very kind Regina, although I never met Annmarie, through the magic of your memory and power of your words, You have given me the gift of knowing her and seeing her strolling with her children by the sea. God be praised .....keep writing !
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