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Written On the 5th January 2026.2026 - 01-01 Write A Beautiful Verse Poem Poetry Contest -Sponsored By Constance La France.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Those we have loved and passed are never far from us, often visiting us in our dreams 
and always with us in our memories.
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I went for a walk in the countryside it, was a warm June day.
My wife Sue accompanied me, and we had packed a picnic. 
After an hour we stopped on the top of a hill overlooking a
valley where a river flowed through it and we just stared at
its serene beauty. We loved outings like this where if only for
 a short time we had the whole wide world to ourselves.
Sue picked some wildflowers to press and frame so she 
could hang them on our wall at home. Suddenly I heard a
 loud ringing, it was my daughter checking to see if I was okay.
I told her that I'd been having a beautiful dream and that her 
mom was with me, but she had died tragically six years ago,
leaving me with dreams and only happy memories of her.

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Joe Maverick January 21, 2026 at 6:33 AM Wow Tom you touched a chord with this, living and dreaming both a fact Of life..May your dreams suststain your Spirit and keep you strong dear poet.' Tom Cunningham January 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM Thank you very much Joe. I often dream of loved ones who have passed, it's their way of letting us know all is well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich January 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM Congratulations on this touching dreamy story Tom Cunningham January 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM Thank you Andrea, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Duke Beaufort January 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM Tom, I like what you've made here and the matter of fact story-like quality. It's truly a pleasure to read something like this. Indeed, others we've been fond of stay alive in our hearts and minds and we truly miss having them with us. Death and loss are sad aspects of life we all deal with, and you've described them so well and in such human terms. It's touching. Tom Cunningham January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Thank you very much Duke, we all experience the loss of loved ones and it's the memories and dreams about them that keeps them alive on our hearts. Tom

Charles Messina January 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM Beautifully written, Tom. Yes, our loved ones come to visit us in our dreams, I wish it would be more often. Sorry I've been in the shadows of late. Hope all is well with you and your family. Happy New Year...Charlie Tom Cunningham January 16, 2026 at 5:10 AM Thank you very much Charlie, I’m sure it’s their way of letting us know all is well on the other side. Must admit I’ve been scarce too, had a busy 2025 with travelling and creating a slide show for a family reunion. Hope you too and your family are keeping well and that your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM The ringing brings chills. A sad and beautiful write, dear Tom <3 Tom Cunningham January 16, 2026 at 5:05 AM Thank you very much Kim, I often wonder is it because we don’t want to let go of loved ones passed that we can feel their presence. Tom

Tania Kitchin January 16, 2026 at 3:45 AM Tom, a beautiful and heartfelt poem. Congratulations on your first place win. Tom Cunningham January 16, 2026 at 5:02 AM Thank you for your visit and congrats Tania. Hope alls well. Tom

Karen Jones January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM Back to say congratulations on your contest win! Tom Cunningham January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM Thank you Karen for your return visit and congrats. Tom

Joanna Daniel January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM Alive in indelible memories, well written verse, Tom:) Tom Cunningham January 14, 2026 at 5:57 AM Thank you Joanna, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Karen Jones January 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM This is a lovely write Tom! I love and relate to your quote and feel your poem is proof of love being unlimited! Good luck in the contest! Karen Jones January 9, 2026 at 12:39 AM Agreed Tom Cunningham January 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM Thank you Karen, death can't separate the love we had for those close to us that have passed. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos January 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM What a beautiful yet sad story. How could you ever forget - memories are always with us. hugs to you TOM, be well, JENNIFER. Tom Cunningham January 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM Thank you Jennifer , hope you're keeping well, had a busy 2025 as was travelling and working on a slideshow for a family reunion. Tom

Joseph May January 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM Your words ring true for many, Tom. Loved ones are cherished in our memories Happy New Year Tom Cunningham January 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM Thanks Joseph. We forge strong bonds with loved ones in life, death cannot break them. Tom

Victor Buhagiar January 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM I rarely dream of my dead wife. She died peacefully and she was a good woman. Your poem is full of great imagery. Sad ending though. Luck with the contest. I have stopped entering contests now. Tom Cunningham January 6, 2026 at 2:43 AM Thank you Victor, you may not dream of her but she lives on in your memories. Tom

Abdullah Alhemaidy January 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM Hello Tom, great title and nostalgia! Tom Cunningham January 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM Thank you Abdullah, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM Happy New Year Tom, I’ve been reflecting on your poem, Tom. The image of Sue picking wildflowers to 'press and frame' feels like such a powerful metaphor for what you’re doing with this poem, trying to preserve a beautiful, fleeting moment so it can stay on the 'wall' of your memory forever. It’s a deeply insightful tribute to the way we navigate loss through the beauty of what remains. Winter Blessings, Tom, Daniel Tom Cunningham January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM Thank you very much Daniel, I suppose it's all part of the grieving process trying to keep memories alive , I always find music opens up happy memories of loved ones who have passed. I hope your new year brings you good health and happiness. Tom

Ilene Bauer January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM you've expressed this quite beautifully, tom. it's wonderful to have such happy memories... Tom Cunningham January 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM Thank you Ilene. I believe loved ones who have passed are never far from us. Tom

Paula Goldsmith January 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM "Gone But Forever In My Mind" is a lovely write/story/quote. Great Picture... I enjoyed reading. Oh yes, our memories live in our heart forever. "Good Luck" I did "Butterflies Will Welcome Spring."  Have a Blessed Day/Week Writing Away...................... Tom Cunningham January 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM Thank you Paula,I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom