Holding Back Tears

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She stood there, holding back her tears,
      He was going far, what to do?
She had to keep aside all fears,
      Or she would end up feeling blue,

      A soldier was going for war,
She stood there, holding back her tears,
      Would he come back safe? Her heart tore,
For he was posted at frontiers,

Looking back, recalling past years,
      She smiled as she bade him goodbye,
She stood there, holding back her tears,
      Her fearful heart stifling a sigh,

      The hope of her meeting him soon
Kept egging her on, as life steers,
      Each day, she’d pray under the moon,
She stood there, holding back her tears.




07.31.2021

For Edward Ibeh's "This or That, Vol 5" contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 8/21/2021 9:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Hard to hold back tears when a love one is leaving. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
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Date: 8/20/2021 8:09:00 AM
Touching the heart. Great Work. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/20/2021 7:01:00 AM
Gorgeous piece that tugs at the heartstrings, Jo:-) Great job! Congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 8/16/2021 9:39:00 AM
It is so common; very few families have not been impacted by loving a soldier. In my case it was my daughter who joined the Air Force during the Gulf War.
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Date: 7/31/2021 8:34:00 PM
Related to this one so well. Have a son at the Lebanese border. Thanks, Jo.
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Date: 7/31/2021 5:58:00 AM
Many can relate to the emotive scene, Jo. Much rhythm to these poignant words. Beautifully done.
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Date: 7/31/2021 4:10:00 AM
It takes serious love to hold on to someone as they walk away, into the danger zone, very poignant poem dear Jo, thankyou for sharing have a great weekend :)
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Date: 7/31/2021 3:55:00 AM
WoW! Jo, This is a good entry for the contest. A loved one going off to war is so heartbreaking. Your poem complemented the photo very well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 7/31/2021 3:07:00 AM
A common scene in wartime, hard to lead a normal life while her loved one is way. Good luck Jo and enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Date: 7/31/2021 1:20:00 AM
Almost heartbreaking. Hope he will return. Best wishes.
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Date: 7/31/2021 1:13:00 AM
So, so lovely, Jo! Best wishes on the contest.
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