Darling

as I sit here sapless most unable to see my memory recalls one who truly loves me your fragrant rose I press in this page The crackling of stem overtaken by age our bodies trembled on cold winter's night as you covered my lips in naked moonlight how shall I live when my true love's gone but through a dead rose moonlight lives on - - - - - - - - - Judy Konos 9/15/15 Mixed Senses Evening

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Julia Ward

Date: 10/23/2015 8:33:00 AM

That last line is most effective, Judy.

Julia Ward
Date: 10/23/2015 10:05:00 AM

Oh good! My younger daughter and I are stating to learn Spanish today, and plan to visit Barcelona in 2017 to put the language into practice. It will be good to see the Torre Agbar for myself.

Judy Konos
Date: 10/23/2015 9:47:00 AM

Thanks...learned a lot from your poem, Red and Blue. It costs so much money and the public is not allowed to go in....and another site said it was being sold...so thanks a lot...fun to learn...

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/28/2015 3:04:00 PM

So beautiful, Judy. A remembrance bouquet of mixed senses for one you love and miss so much. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Judy Konos
Date: 10/3/2015 8:18:00 AM

Thank You Sandra....needless to say ...I am so glad you are back

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/27/2015 3:13:00 PM

What a gorgeous verse, Judy. This touched my heart. (: "but through a dead rose moonlight lives on" What a powerful, resilient line. This poem goes straight to my favorites! Always, Laura

Judy Konos
Date: 9/27/2015 4:16:00 PM

Nice of you to say...thanks for stopping...

Paul Callus

Date: 9/23/2015 2:52:00 PM

This is a fitting entry for Nette's contest, Judy! Sad and lovely all in one. I try not to think too much about the future; that's why I keep myself busy! 47 in reverse is a lovely age, but on seeing your avatar I would have thought that you're much younger:) ~ Regards // paul

Judy Konos
Date: 9/23/2015 4:10:00 PM

Hey....that is my Avatar...and the old bones are still clanking together briskly shopping and hanging out with friends... Like Clark Gable once said, 'Frankly my dear I don't give a damn" I'm happy.....thanks for stopping by....