Beloved

(Beloved pronounced as three syllables: Be-lo-ved)

Beloved – from the moment I first saw
your shining eyes before me, I could tell
our souls connected, and I was in awe
of everything about you; how I fell!
I fell so hard in love with you, and through
the years I loved you always just the same.
I send to you this heartfelt fond adieu
to let you know that once you lit my flame,
I never could let go the memory
of what we shared – the passion and the thrill
which will remain beyond the grave with me.
I pray that you are thinking of me still.
If so, another lifetime holds my prize:
to see again love shining from your eyes.

Dec. 15, 2018 
for Silent One's Last Letter To My Beloved Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Carber Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Congrats Andrea on your win in Brian's contest--- and I too can relate to the mixed feelings about the one who got 'away'.
Devonshire Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 9:03 PM
More congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Hugs, Carolyn
Barden Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 6:10 PM
Oh, this is lovely, Andrea, and reminds me of my first love, (who still haunts my dreams more than anyone, despite 35 years gone) ... beautiful phrasing and imagery, and I'm fav-ing this one, (yes - another!). I hope you are well, Buddy! :-) <3
Dutta Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 11:17 PM
BIG CONGRATS to permanent Topper. Love
Devonshire Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 11:13 AM
A beautiful sonnet of longing with perfect meter and form, Andrea. And it appears there are congratulations due. So happy for your success! Hugs, Carolyn
Shines Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Beautiful write !congratulations on your win
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 3:18 AM
I think you will find him one day....maybe in the next life. I can tell how much he means to you. A beautiful tribute to those feelings Andrea. : ) xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 5:57 PM
thanks , sweet friend. I always hope one day he will find my poetry but I do not believe he will remember my married name.
Morris Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:30 PM
So beautiful. Exactly what a sonnet should be!
Babbit Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:50 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:35 AM
- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Andrea! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:22 AM
Hi Andrea, What a well written and heartfelt sonnet. I see why you got such a high placement. Congrats on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
One Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 11:03 AM
I said so long ago, you are the Queen of sonnets... A fitting sonnet in the form or a letter, however, I am not sure you would write a letter using a sonnet lol.. Loved it Andrea... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Dietrich Avatar
December 17, 2018 at 5:31 PM
thanks, Silent One. I could only think of few words, so sonnet fit my idea! (maybe Shakespeare wrote a few letters this way, who knows?)
Pandit Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Your words echo the voices of two hearts in love..enjoying life from the very first sight.. in journey of a lifetime. My very best wishes for a win at the TOP, Andrea.
Gauthier Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 1:52 AM
Lovely, Andrea.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 8:41 PM
A hopeful ending! Very nice, Andrea!
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