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Helen

Heaven-sent...my wife and best friend
Exuding uxorial elegance and grace
Lovely in every way, shape and form
Emanating within her, a radiant light
Natural beauty. A sweetheart of a human


Submitted for...
What's In A Name Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Juliet Ligon
Date: 01/13/2020
Helen is a Greek name meaning "Light"

Date written: 07/19/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 10:02 PM
Great acrostic, Edward, beautiful tribute to your wife. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
Ibeh Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 5:19 AM
Thank you very much, Eve:-)
Adams Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 4:52 PM
what a lovely tribute to your wife... this is beautiful... congrats on your win :) hugs
Ibeh Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra:-)
Gauthier Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 6:36 AM
Well done, Edward. Congrats on your lovely poem and top win.
Ibeh Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 8:48 AM
Thank you, Line:-)
Ligon Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Beautiful tribute. Congrats on your placement in my contest!
Ibeh Avatar
January 30, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Thank you so much for my placement, Juliet:-) Most obliged.
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 3:12 PM
so sweet and lovely, Edward. congrats on the win and on the WIFE!!
Ibeh Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 5:37 PM
Thank you, Andrea! I'd say this is my wife's favorite poem of mine.:-)
Somadas Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 11:37 PM
What a sweet tribute to your wife.. Congrats on your win Edward..
Ibeh Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Thank you so much, Jenish:-)
La France Avatar
July 26, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Edward, this is so nice, your love is dripping from each word... sent you another soupmail !
Ibeh Avatar
July 26, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Thank you very much, Constance:-) I just made the final edit.
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