Everyone

"oh, I only said that for a joke"
She said, undoubtedly embarrassed
At my gratitude

If course she did,
How could she have come up with those words
Randomly,

Such a wonderful and beautiful compliment,
So much better than mine,

'i love you 'cos you're great'.

Carmen was too late,
She couldn't retrieve it
She'd sent it out to me,
I had caught it,

And sent it straight to you,
So much more deserving of it
Than I

'the world would be a better place
If everyone was you '

She said
To me

But probably meaning you.

Goodbye my love,
My wonderful wife Wendy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Chircop Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 7:16 AM
To receive a compliment from Carmen and pass it on to another...What a playful poem.I like it.Keep on writing Joseph!
Hoffman Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Joseph, a beautifully written and heartfelt piece.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Hello Joseph, A fekt pome. Enjoy your day my frikend. /Darlene/
Woolridge  Avatar
February 12, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Very nice, thanks for sharing
Healy Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Go raibh maith agat Thank you In orish
Swan Avatar
November 28, 2023 at 11:40 PM
I was suddenly sad for you reading this. What beautiful words to say to a loved one. Some people really make the world a better place :)
Healy Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I have not been on soup much. I appreciate your kindness
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