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For Only a Moment

Did it have to last for only a moment,
our love withered before the flowers you sent,
white carnations, a pure love they meant,
a relationship so newfound and innocent.

Our love withered before the flowers you sent,
your early departure I could not prevent,
a relationship so newfound and innocent,
a memory lingers on like a sweet scent.

Your early departure I could not prevent,
white carnations, a pure love they meant,
a memory lingers on like a sweet scent,
did it have to last for only a moment.

Copyright © Kelly Deschler | Year Posted 2015

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Bl Devnath Date: 4/19/2016 12:06:00 PM Superbly worded... "a memory lingers on like a sweet scent". Mind forgets but heart can't. 7++. Loved always my lovely friend, bl Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 5/11/2016 1:29:00 PM You're right, my friend. The heart can never forget the good memories or the bad... Thank you once again for your kind comments.

Hansteven Selfa Date: 12/12/2015 11:06:00 PM Surprisingly great. -hansteven Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 1/10/2016 7:46:00 PM Thank you so much :)

Emile Pinet Date: 7/10/2015 4:10:00 PM A well written engrossing poem filled with sadness, dealing with questions of lost love, and devotion in a whirl wind of emotions. Emile. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 7/16/2015 12:17:00 AM Thank you very much, Emile. I appreciate your lovely comments!

Austin Eseke Date: 6/16/2015 4:30:00 PM Nice job dear,I really enjoyed reading.. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 7/16/2015 12:16:00 AM Thank you, Austin. I appreciate your kind comments!

William Gray Date: 5/9/2015 3:44:00 AM A very heartfelt piece, with deep emotion. Very well written Kelly!. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 5/12/2015 12:35:00 AM Thank you, William. Your kind comments are much appreciated!

Maurice Yvonne Date: 4/24/2015 2:14:00 AM A masterful poem heightened by a write deep from the heart. A very special poem...I have to join Jan and Fav this gem. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/27/2015 6:41:00 PM I was hesitant about trying this form, but it worked well for me. I'll definitely be using it again... Thank you so much for your comments, Armand. I really do appreciate the fav :)

Carrie Richards Date: 4/20/2015 3:09:00 PM Oh dear......this is indeed, a sad poem of "what if". Captured in a moment like the sweet scent you describe !! Just lovely! (and while I am here, a big thank you for my placement in your Simply Beautiful contest, Kelly. So glad you had so many beautiful poems to choose from !! Thanks again! Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/25/2015 12:37:00 PM You're very welcome. Thank you for taking part in my contest. It was not an easy one to judge with so many beautiful entries to choose from... I really appreciate your kind comments, Carrie. They mean a lot coming from you!

M. L. Kiser Date: 4/20/2015 9:56:00 AM So sad and yet beautiful at the same time. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/25/2015 12:12:00 PM Thank you very much for your nice comments, M. L.

Constance La France Date: 4/20/2015 9:32:00 AM Kelly, you have penned a deep and emotional write, it drips with sadness, well done 7 and thanks for my wonderful placement in your Simply Beautiful #2 contest, with my poem, in death, I am honoured Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/25/2015 11:52:00 AM You're very welcome. Thank you for taking part in my contest and for your kind comments here!

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/19/2015 6:35:00 PM A good pantoum..They are not so easy to write but you carried it out..Sara Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/21/2015 7:08:00 PM Thank you very much, Sara... It was a challenge using this form, but I really liked it and I will be doing more of them in the future.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/18/2015 11:13:00 PM excellent pantoum. You make me remember why I love this form. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/20/2015 3:15:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea! This was my first time writing in this form and I really like it a lot. I will be doing more of them in the future.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/18/2015 3:33:00 PM Such a powerful poem, Kelly. So beautifully written, but so sad it was inspired by reality. Very emotional and touching. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/19/2015 2:46:00 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. I appreciate your nice comments... It is never easy when relationships end abruptly and you're left wondering why. I've been thinking and writing about that lately.

Deborah Turner Date: 4/17/2015 9:28:00 PM Nice poem Kelly, every word reminder me of my first love.#7 Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/18/2015 2:31:00 PM Thank you, Deborah... A few months ago, I was in a relationship that ended suddenly. I still don't understand why and that was my inspiration for this poem.

Anna Hopper Date: 4/17/2015 9:37:00 AM This is beautiful! I mean beautiful! Excellent write! A 7! Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/18/2015 9:02:00 PM Thank you so much, Anna. I truly appreciate your nice comments!

Jan Allison Date: 4/17/2015 3:26:00 AM such a touching emotional write Kelly - I loved the form you chose -it is not one I have tried - the repeated lines makes it so powerful - a 7 and faves - this is truly beautiful:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/18/2015 8:43:00 PM Thank you so much for faving this one, Jan! It was my first attempt at the pantoum form. Debbie Guzzi suggested that I give it a try. This form doesn't have to rhyme, but I saw others using it and decided to go that route.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/17/2015 2:02:00 AM - A lovely and touching poem Kelly - I wish you a great day and a relaxed weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 4/18/2015 2:45:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise... I hope you are enjoying a nice weekend. Hugs :)