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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.

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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

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

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.

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..

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!.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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 :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/18/2015 2:45:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise... I hope you are enjoying a nice weekend. Hugs :)