Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

Contentment

Retracing our footsteps
      smiling with the 
beating of our hearts
the journey has gone full 
circle 
       the grey streaks of 
your hair more visible now
the laugh wrinkles on my 
face a 
       witness to laughter 
shared.

We still share the laughter 
        you still hold my hand 
When we take our little 
walks before sunset
         I still feel safe in 
your embrace…






By Wilma Neels 
5th place
YOUR FREE VERSE PRECEPT 
CONTEST
Sponsored by: JOHN 
FREEMAN

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Poet Destroyer A April 24, 2013 at 7:29 PM Wilam, congratulations with your poem on Andrea's, favorite list. always~ Linda

Barbara Gorelick April 23, 2013 at 7:18 AM Nice to see you get the recognition you deserve. congrats. BG

Tahera Mannan April 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM beautiful Wil. Many congrats dear friend.

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM my faves contest is on again. hint hint. I didn't see you on my first two lists!

Carol Sunshine Brown September 27, 2010 at 5:43 AM Congratulations on your win Wilma in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol

Tahera Mannan September 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM A very touching poem. Many congratulations on your win.

Robert A. Dufresne September 26, 2010 at 6:52 PM a beauty Wilma -0 a real beauty. congratulations to you both!

Iolanda Scripca September 26, 2010 at 3:44 PM Congratulations on your win in John's contest. :) Love, iolanda

Audrey Haick September 26, 2010 at 2:52 PM My congratulations on your win in John's "Free Verse" Contest, Wilma..A heartfelt, warm poem! Love, Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire September 26, 2010 at 11:54 AM Dear friend, Congratulations on your win in John's contest! Love, Carolyn

John Freeman September 26, 2010 at 11:19 AM Thanks so much for your honoring my contest with "Contentment" "Congratulations Wilma, stay safe in the embrace" agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta September 26, 2010 at 10:29 AM Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 26, 2010 at 10:03 AM Super big congrats Wilma dear friend on your big win in John's contest.. with these lovely words so poignant.. enjoy sweet success this happy Sunday with much luv...

James Fraser September 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM Your heart abounds in your words Wilma >> James

Mitch White September 24, 2010 at 4:58 AM The best free verse I have seen yet! I usually don't read them as there are no restrictions. This has emotion filled with time's precious moments. (pat's you on the back)

Sidney Hall Mad Poet September 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM In my favs first. You bring out the best in me. love your poems. If you keep writing like this I'll have to leave my wife :-)

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2010 at 9:58 PM this is AWESOME. wow, wilma. one of my FAVS

Harry Horsman September 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM such profoundness in the simple aspects of life, a wonderful poem this is, Wilma

Michael J. Falotico September 22, 2010 at 2:11 PM Beautiful my poet partner, your words pour out to me in this...love Michael

Carolyn Devonshire September 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM Your poetry is always so uplifting, dear friend. It is comforting to know that relationships like the one you describe do exist. If we haven't found one yet, we have to keep looking until the day we walk off into the sunset. Wonderful poem, Wilma! Love, Carolyn

James Peranteau September 22, 2010 at 7:15 AM A very touching write dear poet ! All I can say to this one is; ahhhhhhhh ! *smiles* james

Deb Wilson September 22, 2010 at 7:04 AM very sweet and warm..Take care~Deb

Sara Kendrick September 22, 2010 at 5:48 AM I especially like the last line..Excellent warmth in this short Free Verse..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta September 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM Nice romantic and passionate write recollecting your contentment, Wilma