Gratitude

You gave me your love

When my father passed away

Comfort when needed

And though you have left me now

You were there when needed most




*Written for Brian's Five-Line Down contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Johnson Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Good luck in the contest and thank you for your comments. I have been wondering how you are doing. Love, Joyce
Dufresne Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Those times and events are never forgotten no matter what. I remember a similar circumstance when my Mom passed away. goodluck in the contest, Carolyn
Song Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM
A nice friendly tribute to a friend who filled his role when needed most! Good luck with this poignant write! Gwendolen
Adeolu Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Short, captivating and emotional. Love your style!
Johnson Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Spoke a verse when my dad died, didn't cry a single tear, knew his was a new adventure, yes his spirit walked so near. lovely verse babe Don
Fraser Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Good luck in Brian's contest Carolyn, it's koolio to see him back....:)
Eastman Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Well done. Good image.
Taylor Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Excellent entry, Carolyn. Best of luck to you. Enjoyed. Thanks for your comments on my recent postings. This should do well in the contest. xxxRalph
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM
i have sight or vision from God, and pow pow pow lining up his conquests..and the Lord must have good reason for that..because he is up to no good and playing games and crappola is why and the Lord wants the girls to know the truth..
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM
the lord is lining up his conquests to me in sight or vision..is the only way of expressing it anyhow..and he has a good reason why..because of his crappola..he knows it is crappola, and so does the Lord..
Poetess Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Whaat? who is he?
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM
the entire truth was sent to her..she had the right to know the right story...and what i have endured with this man, and what others have too...
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM
i found the right caroline anyways...on facebook...her photograph is the same as on the other site..she had a right to know the entire story anyhow..my intentions were pure and right..and I hope she knows that
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 11:16 AM
thanks for the comment...some are respectful, but others make light of something such as cheating? today i found an article posted as art quoted the marquis sade..a man who beat women to the point of black and blue and almost killed them, as art?
Greenlee Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Great words...You will do good in this contest...Thank you for supporting my poems as well.Have a great day with love,Kacey
Knop Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Touching lines, Carolyn! Best of luck in Brian's contest!...Love, Gert
Mist Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 3:58 AM
i sent you some private messages on your facebook carolyn
Peranteau Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 3:33 AM
My dear poet, this write reminds me of when my mother passed last year,(my God) it's been a year :( Anywho, I had no soul to comfort the ache in my heart, or huggs thru the nights, yet, you dear love, with kind words, gave me much needed comfort. You are powerful like that dear Carolyn, and I thank you again, and I thank you for sharing this write ! I'm off to read more of your writes, ta catch up with my dear friends writes here on the Soup ! Later...much love, james
Mitchell Jr. Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Good and touching write. Thanks for commenting on work too.
Burton Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM
A beautiful write, enjoyed reading it today its been awhile but the site feels a little empty. Maybe because the tv is off. Enjoy your day.
George   Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Very touching, Carolyn. Best wishes in Brian's contest. Please check your soup mail. Lainie
Song Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I can give u a hint that would be very effective-poverty is the biggest side effect of teenage pregnancy...something along that line... Glad you liked your serving of corn. I will cook again for you real soon. Love, Gwendolen
Mac Donald Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM
An emotionally moving write, Carolyn. Put me on pause, while I thought of you, and others as well. You finished it off in the kindest way. So wishing the best to you and yours, Mikki
Macmillan Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM
A famous quote: “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.” Loved this one, Carolyn. Sometimes the simple words just mean the most. Thanks for sharing this one. Blessings, Cyndi
Maverick Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Such heartfelt reflections Carolyn, (always thinking of you) Joe.
Foulk Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM
a warm and tender piece, very touching. thank you for commenting on Pine Cone Kissing Needles.
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