Gone

Gone
After your last breath I was defeated,
Body, soul and spirit taken down.
Caressing memories became my new world,
Drowning in the past was solid ground.
Everything you did from start to finish,
Following me in my dreams so clear.
Great to know the time we had together
Harboured solace in my heart, sweet dear.
Innocence; the name of our beginning,
Joined as one we never were apart.
Kempt; seemed to be our life together,
Laughter always flowing from the heart.
Moments I shall keep in memories arc.

Nails like daggers pierced the world we started,
Offering us comfort, could no man.
Pain struck from the thought of being parted,
Quietly my darling took a stand.
Right down to the last he did not waver,
Standing tall and giving his vast love.
Tremendous was his courage as he traveled
Under wings of Angels brought above.
Veiled in sadness moving gently forward
Waiting for the sun to drown the rain.
Xanthic was the color of his golden hair
Yearning now to see it once again.
Zaps me at the thought of it my friend.

Written 08.29.2014
Brenda Meier-Hans 
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/21/2015 5:49:00 PM
BRENDA, ONCE AGAIN:) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((Regarding the reply you left in my comment box)) Always ~LINDA~
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Date: 9/9/2014 10:25:00 PM
Perfect write deserving top place win Brenda! I could feel the sadness within the beautiful words! congrats on huge win!
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/10/2014 8:06:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Dr. Sharma .
Date: 9/9/2014 8:41:00 PM
Great write...very moving...Congrats on your win
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/10/2014 8:05:00 AM
Thanks Joseph.
Date: 9/9/2014 2:17:00 PM
Brenda, a nice way in setting a poem, abecedarian style... LINDA
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/9/2014 3:53:00 PM
Thanks Linda.
Date: 9/8/2014 6:47:00 PM
Brenda, such a beautiful but so sad poem. My heart ached as I read your words, and I was so sorry about the sorrow in your heart. Congratulations on 1st place win. Sandra
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/9/2014 12:13:00 AM
Thank you Sandra for your kind words.
Date: 9/8/2014 12:39:00 PM
a lovely poem Brenda congrats on 1st place ty for your support hugs
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/8/2014 2:22:00 PM
Thanks so much Shadow.
Date: 9/8/2014 4:45:00 AM
Nice blow and nicely done, Congrats on the win, Brenda
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Date: 9/8/2014 3:10:00 AM
Everything fit so well all together and the flow glides smoothly. A beautiful tribute to a loved-one! Congratulations, Brenda! God bless you!
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Date: 9/8/2014 12:52:00 AM
Love best your first set....:) sweet sad sentiments but the flow really great!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Date: 9/8/2014 12:34:00 AM
Brenda this is truly a wonderful tribute to your late husband, so well written. Congratulations on first place.....Seren
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Date: 9/7/2014 11:53:00 PM
Wonderful and classical piece,Brenda..Congrats on your superb win...
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Date: 9/7/2014 8:14:00 PM
Excellent verse & use of form! Congrad's on your win, proud to share the spot with you. Light & Love
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 8:36:00 PM
Thanks so much Debbie.
Date: 9/7/2014 6:25:00 PM
Amazing creativity. Love and prayers, Gina
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 6:43:00 PM
Thank you Regina
Date: 9/7/2014 5:25:00 PM
A beautiful Abecedarian written with ease of thought and flowing words. A fitting tribute to a person who showed courage right up till the end. Congratulations on your top podium finish! // paul
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 6:42:00 PM
Thanks so much Paul.
Date: 9/7/2014 1:45:00 PM
Wow Brenda am so pleased to see this at the top of the podium a great tribute to your late husband. Hugs Jan xx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 4:58:00 PM
Thanks so much Jan. I am so very happy.
Date: 9/7/2014 1:32:00 PM
- Brenda, a truly wonderful 1st place - CONGRATULATIONS! (An honor to your loved and missed husband) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 4:57:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne Lise.
Date: 9/7/2014 1:06:00 PM
Congratulations, Brenda, on your top win. Is this reality or fiction?
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 1:19:00 PM
Yes Faye I was a widow at 50. It sounds deeper and more poetic then it was in real life. I wrote my poem The Chase to honor my husbands courage as he battled cancer seven years.
Date: 9/1/2014 8:33:00 AM
Good luck in the contest! This is a hard form. Cheers, Roy
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 9/7/2014 1:16:00 PM
Thank you Roy.
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