Goodbye

What’s found now hangs as my own halved for you,
Written at twelve by hands soon under six,
Unwound aware when would life’s clock subdue,
Clutching now tightly this last crucifix;
For when sins unremembered yours found cross,
Heaven declared for those health should submit,
Then started ends of our summer-love lost
Where more that was promised time won’t permit;
Yet, for salvation and gratitude held,
Take these descriptions told relished all while
Cancerous anguish forged quick and compelled
To steal peace within me brought by your smile;
  Remember fondly love’s time before tears,
  Walk with me Marci, once more through our years. 

9/12/16
4:49 PM
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Haight Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 10:02 PM
Sad but lovely Sonnet, Phillip. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra
Scars Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 9:01 AM
sad but beautifully written Phillip, I love your romanticism congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Hamilton Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Congrats on a fine win!
Negron Flores Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 6:48 AM
Congratulations Phillip on the placement of the contest. Sadly, but beautiful poem.
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 3:01 AM
Many congrats on your win Phillip:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 11:14 PM
Hi Phillip, Congratulations on your 2nd place win:-) Alexis
Roper Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 10:47 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win again. Hugs Eve
Roper Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:41 PM
Philip, love your poem :) congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Phillip- I love this. You are so romantic it's so sweet! congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Smith Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Sadly romantic Phillip, congratulations...
Garcia Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 11:09 AM
Thanks Charlie. Congratulations though? Either you're being mean or I submitted this for something I've forgotten. Hopefully it's the latter :)
Turner Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 5:36 PM
This is so sad, Phillip. You actually have me wiping tears.
Garcia Avatar
September 12, 2016 at 5:44 PM
If it makes you feel better I had to wipe away a few too while penning it. Such is love
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