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2026-04-02 Write a Beautiful Terza Rima Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Can I Forget My Love?

 "My love is eternal."  by poet.

In a chapel on a hill, a small bell tolled,
     A soft melody of sighs and heartache.
I walked up the hill, resolute and bold.

Other sad mourners followed with heart break.
     She was loved. She was not young nor very old.
Many prayed in earnest for her soul's sake.

With a heart block and illness, her end was foretold.
     I felt pain in my heart, felt sadness everywhere
Tears filled my eyes and I was in a blindfold.

My sweet Lilian, I muttered a prayer.
     They lowered the coffin and now we'll live apart.
Many brought splendid flowers with fragrant rare.

Went back home, emptiness, silence in my heart
Time heals all wounds, but we will never part.

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Kendrick Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Back with congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 9:16 AM
WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Can I Forget My Love?" write/story/quote with a great picture. I love this... You were blessed to have her. Love never ends... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............
Daniels Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
A beautiful poem for a beautiful woman, Victor. ThkU for sharing her pic. She actually looks a bit like you. Lilian will be waiting for you beyond the veil. I enjoyed first line of poem ~ it set the scene. I trust writing this poem alleviated ache of missing her a bit. Blessings.
Steinmetz Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
this is so beautifully written and so painful...
Gifford Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Hello Victor this is a beautifully heartfelt and touching poem. Your every word shows how deeply you love her. The picture is beautiful. Wishing a blessed day my friend.
Kannan Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 7:27 AM
That's a great heart touching poetry, Victor.. Sometimes all we can do is think about them and write about them... In that way we stay close to them.... Beautiful write....
Buehler Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
This is such a beautiful tribute to your dear wife, Victor! Love is so precious that it lives forever. My favorite aunt was named Lillie, and she died young. I loved reading your poem, and the quote and picture are lovely. Easter blessings, my friend. :)
Empress Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Love never dies, my heart aches reading this, the way youv told us the story in detail, ah. So much depth and emotions and sincerity of devotion flowing within your well articulated lines here! Absolutely loved reading this! A fave for me for the intensity of it all and the way youv written so very eloquently, Sending you light always
Roper Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Heartbroken from a soulmate who has left us to be met one day again. Well said, my friend. They never leave our side.
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
It reminded me a bit of Poe , so sad and the woman dying young. Good one, Victor
May Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Loved ones remain forever in our hearts
George Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Dear Victor, your love for your Lilian is so intense. Though gone, her memories stay green in your heart for ever. Perfect terza rima. All the best. She looks so beautiful in the photo.
Cunningham Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM
She'll always live on in your heart Victor. Even death can't break that bond you both shared. Tom
Sands Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Yes Victor , you will never be apart. Beautiful poem. I can feel it :)
Winter Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Dear Victor, one never forgets their true love. The memories come and go until they fade away. Beautiful penned poem. My best to you, Anne
Kendrick Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Yes, Victor, we never forget unless dementia steals our brains, but I believe that we still see and feel them in our hearts. I can't say I understand your pain even though I have lost my husband lately because we all have a pain specialized to us even though similar to another who has lost their love. Thanks for sharing. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sara K
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April 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Dear Victor, one will never forget the one they truly loved. Though the pain of parting will never go away, remember those wonderful days over the golden years you both shared… Beryl
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