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Forever and a Day

My love
I’m right here
Forever by your side
I am strong enough for two
Never will I let you down

It breaks my heart
To see your vitality
Slowly fade to nothing
But the eyes don’t lie

The twinkle is still there
Down deep inside
The love’s still there
Deep down inside    

The memories we made
They’ll never fade
When I hold your hand
And see your smile
My heart melts a little more
It brings me back to yesterday

Always I’ll be right here
By your side
My love
My heart
My soul 
Always I will love you
Forever and a day



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CAN'T IMAGINE~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2025, 1st place 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 3:56 PM
This is so tender, so poignant, Line. It's really breathtakingly beautiful. An absolute FAVE. (And I'm insanely jealous--not really, although I should be--- of your husband.... I have to restrain myself: 'Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's property, his wife, etc.... It really does work when it really does apply, as here...). Blessings, Gershon
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February 19, 2019 at 4:56 PM
LOL you are TOO funny, Gershon. I'm sure you and your lovely wife have an awesome relationship. Thanks for the lovely compliment. Most appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 9:10 PM
This is a wonder poem talking about a serious aspect of life. But I really see in this poem is what a good heart and soul you have. The best to you and yours.
Gauthier Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 9:59 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Timothy.
Sands Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 5:51 PM
Very nice Line! Comforting and loving :)
Gauthier Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Thank you, Heidi.
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February 18, 2019 at 4:41 PM
I love the sincerity of this poem, Line, and it's touching that although his memory of times you shared fades, you remain by your side. Dementia can recede for moments of time and your description of the "twinkle" you still see is so well penned. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn
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February 18, 2019 at 6:20 PM
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Carolyn.
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February 18, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Hi Line - Wow - I just thought I'd have a look at your material esp as you were good enough to comment on mine. The lines 'My love My heart My soul', is what my late wife had engraved on the back of my watch. It was a surprise to see, I can tell you! + I enjoyed the poem. It resonates strongly.
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February 18, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your loving comment. I am extremely touched. Warmest poetry hugs. Line xx
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February 18, 2019 at 3:40 AM
Line, how beautiful and heartwarming are your words of love and devotion, and I know you are singing them to your husband and I have no idea if they go with the music but no matter your poem is touching and emotional ~
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February 18, 2019 at 7:30 AM
Thankfully my husband's mind is not fading... yet... LOL... The haunting music that was the inspiration (Kevin Kern's piano composition 'I'm Always Right Here') is most beautiful and it's all in the way the lyrics are read. Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Constance.
Cholt Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 1:21 PM
A very sad, touching, poignant poem. So true to life. The comfort and power of love is a wonderful blessing.
Gauthier Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 2:05 PM
Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, WA.
Callus Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Beautiful words, Line. A perfect example of true love which, despite everything, lives on strongly! I'm touched... Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 2:05 PM
Thank you so much, Paul, for your lovely visit and compliment.
Duet Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 12:04 AM
Beautiful words, beautiful devotion...the kind of love everyone wants. This is what "til death do us part " is all about. Carole :D
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February 17, 2019 at 7:49 AM
Thank you so much, Carole. What a lovely compliment.
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February 16, 2019 at 11:27 PM
You are always "right there for me too" Line. I appreciate it ever so much, and I know he does also. Thank you my friend! A lovely submission for the contest.
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February 17, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and most appreciated comment, Caren.
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