Four Years

VERY well written!!!

A very sad beautifully written piece Lynn with a bit of a mystery. I never commented on this because it leaves me a bit confused. Your mention of shrapnel leads me to believe he has left for a military mission and has not returned but the use of the pronoun she in the end leads me to believe he left for another woman, or could it be that the pain is too much to use me in that context.

Well written -JT

nice write Lynn, the good with sad, our hopes, reality's

Hi Lynn, such a sad yet most beautiful write Lynn. You still have such a way with words drawing one into the heart of your canvas. Such a gentle piece singing with excellence. Just had to drop by for a second read Lynn. Hugs....Mike. XX Still a seven and now a fave.

Just stopping in on this one again...still sad and lovely. What a way you have with words:)

oh my gosh, so poignant and tender and sad! I love this, Lynn

a poignant mix of loss and longing, well said

Owww. What a painful and sad poem... But beautiful the same time.

Dropping by to say hi. I was hoping for a new one. Hugs Rick.

Well worth a second read.

Sad, beautiful write...love the last line:)

ouchie.. such a painful yet wonderful write, lynn.. love the mood and tone of this one..huggs

four years, four ever, I agree with Richard, you read this sad poem, and well your thoughts just linger, well done!

So sad...

I enjoyed this emotionally packed piece Lynn that leaves one with mystery and sadness. 7 ; )

I can feel the contrasting emotions that flow from the first to the last stanza, Lynn...from contentment to sadness. Unfortunately the final line suggests that he has found a new love. There must be lots of unanswered questions that tick inside the mind! Regards // paul

an exceptional short piece that lingers beyond the page.

Hi Lynn, a short write but full of emotions. Once more you find beauty within the sadness and it is weaved into your write. Excellent work as always Lynn. You make the heart sing with your writes, whatever the emotion the heart sings and emotions come forth as one reads. You bring to life, in vivid imagery the pictures you put forward through your words. Your gentle words sing into the mind. There is always beauty in your sadness. This has to be a seven Lynn. Hugs....Mike. XX

A short write that certainly affected my emotions when I read it. Overall, an impressive write.

So filled with sadness Lynn...beautiful write

wrenching yet beautifully impressed.. well done,lynn..huggs

I really like this one so sad and filled with feeling.

Very sad, tale of lost love, extremely well written, evokes all kinds of emotions.

- A deep love .... a lovely poem, Lynn - The years are the love test of strength and loyalty - hugs // Anne-Lise :)