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Our Last Duet

On my mind every moment of the day I love you with every breath on my lips Don’t know how I can live with yesterday Your passing has caused a solar eclipse I think of all the happiness we've shared Salvaging smiles adrift in seas of tears And though I told myself I'd be prepared I prayed God would give you a few more years Death suddenly snatched the warmth from the sun Life to me seems no longer worth living Yet there is nothing that I could have done No one's at fault... no one needs forgiving My heart was bursting sufficient for two And of holding your hand I never tired I could have forever entertained you With stories of love before hope expired Alzheimer's drained your memories away Until piece by piece your life fell apart And inevitably death came your way Leaving a gaping hole deep in my heart -COLLABORATION WITH EMILE PINET- AP: 1st place 2022 Submitted on June 18, 2018 for contest DUETS: I SHALL COLLABORATE WITH YOU sponsored by JAMES EDWARD LEE SR - RANKED 3RD

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Susan Gentry

Date: 7/31/2018 6:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/31/2018 8:36:00 PM

Thanks, Susan. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/30/2018 11:08:00 AM

This is a beautiful piece, Line & Emile.. Congratulations on your collaborating win. Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/30/2018 4:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/19/2018 12:03:00 PM

No words can or should be added. Alzheimers is such a dreaded disease. It is horrible to watch your loved one who has it, and my mother was right, you will know when to leave. A great collaboration Line and Emile.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2018 10:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated.

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/19/2018 9:00:00 AM

Great teamwork, Line! It was my pleasure to collaborate with you on this poem, we work well together my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2018 9:19:00 AM

Most appreciated, Emile.

Mick Talbot

Date: 6/18/2018 10:00:00 PM

So sorry for your loss Line, a tear rolled down my cheek, death of a family member always makes me feel so inadequate. So sad and heartfelt, has to be a winner! Mick

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/18/2018 10:50:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Mick. Most appreciated.