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Farewell, My Love

I turned your way to talk to you, then I remembered you were gone. Tiptoed at night in softest shoe, I looked for you but saw no one. Sometimes I think I see you there-- a whisper, shadow, at nightfall. Among the trees, a rush of air, a song to me within bird's call. As time went by, I lost your face, but your fine wit stays in my midst. We'll meet again--a special place where all is love, and hope exists. You stopped by once to say goodbye. I couldn't say these words that day. Time gave me strength, no longer shy I feel you need be on your way. Farewell my love, enjoy your flight. with stars and moon beckoning nigh. I'll search each day and moonlit night for you, when it's my time to fly. July 8, 2022 Rhyme for Farewell Theme contest by Lisa YY Second Place

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Emile Ackbarali

Date: 7/23/2022 6:22:00 PM

So much feeling conveyed here. What a journey this was to read.

Ann Peck
Date: 7/24/2022 8:31:00 AM

Thank you so much for your comments, Emile.

Ann Peck

Date: 7/18/2022 11:06:00 AM

Oh, Thank you, dear Mystic. I appreciate your kind comments so much. :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/17/2022 6:46:00 PM

So beautifully expressed with a tender heart and a soft quill, I really enjoyed your poem dear Ann, :)

Gary Radice

Date: 7/17/2022 1:47:00 PM

Hi Ann What a superb write! I rate this as your best. Great cadence, real and poignant. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck
Date: 7/17/2022 3:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary. Your comments are so kind. I have experienced everything I wrote about, and it was time to say goodbye.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/15/2022 6:43:00 PM

So beautiful Ann. This pulls at my heartstrings . The nuance and passion in the love you still share is palpable. Your heart is open and free here happy in the thought of rejoining your love when time calls . Hugs to you , Susan :)

Ann Peck
Date: 7/16/2022 6:35:00 PM

Susan, you are so kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much. I feel strongly we'll meet again in a loving, beautiful place. Hugs back to you. Take good care :)

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 7/15/2022 5:49:00 PM

This is absolutely beautiful Ann! A powerfully heartfelt and emotional poem. My best friend came to visit me for a few days and I just had to share your wonderful poem with her. She became teary eyed as she read each line. This goes straight into my faves. Cheers my friend :-)

Ann Peck
Date: 7/16/2022 6:24:00 PM

Dear Anne ~ Thank you for writing such wonderful comments and for sharing my poem with your friend ~ and for faving :) I hope you're feeling better now. Take care, my friend.

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/14/2022 6:13:00 PM

You point out the differences but it's all the same. The desire to return.

Ann Peck
Date: 7/15/2022 8:56:00 AM

It is deep in each of us, isn't it. Thanks for commenting.

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/14/2022 2:21:00 PM

Congratulations, Ann, a moment I have lived, long ago...

Ann Peck
Date: 7/15/2022 8:58:00 AM

It takes time to heal, doesn't it. Thanks for your comments, Frederic

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2022 1:00:00 PM

Very heartfelt verse, Ann, I know the feeling, time will come soon. Congratulations on your win. Many Blessings friend

Ann Peck
Date: 7/15/2022 8:53:00 AM

Dear Eve, I know, from your loving poetry, that you understand. Thanks. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/14/2022 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a great/blessed day.................

Ann Peck
Date: 7/15/2022 8:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/11/2022 4:58:00 PM

Very affecting, however in a good way, Ann! There is really no suffering, simply the joyous expectation of reuniting in a setting where there is no longer any requirement to say farewell to one another. Thanks for your comment on my page.

Ann Peck
Date: 7/17/2022 8:12:00 AM

I think that awaits us, Lasaad. Thank you for commenting.

Suzanne Clear

Date: 7/10/2022 4:48:00 PM

Anne, Again, I love your poem,,,,,,,so real and does make one hope. Your talent of knowing which words to use, continues to enlighten me. I'm feeling better.............Thank you, suzannne thank you

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/10/2022 3:12:00 AM

Oh, wonderful words - wonderful writing. I love what you penned with this one. I love it so. Brilliant. Thank you. God bless you. Love, Gina

Ann Peck
Date: 7/10/2022 7:58:00 AM

Gina, You're always so kind and loving. Thank you for your wonderful comments :)

Valsa George

Date: 7/10/2022 1:24:00 AM

Touching, but pleasant ! There is no pain, but only joyful anticipation of meeting in a place where there is no more need for any farewell....! Lovely penning Ann

Ann Peck
Date: 7/10/2022 7:57:00 AM

Thanks, Valsa. It's finally my farewell to my husband.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/9/2022 1:26:00 PM

Nice piece Ann, good imagery, and fine expression.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2022 10:10:00 AM

I agree with Michelle down here. So poignant and wistful this is!!

Ann Peck
Date: 7/8/2022 2:46:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I did go through those feelings, and it took forever for me to stop expecting him to be there.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/8/2022 10:01:00 AM

Wow, Ann, how poignant, melancholy and wistful, yet a thread of hope runs through it, love that line 'I looked for you but saw no one' and your last stanza is so beautiful~

Ann Peck
Date: 7/8/2022 2:40:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle. It's finally a goodbye poem to my husband.