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I Loved Him

I loved him when I was young
before I knew the ocean depths

I loved him with a heart brand new
 no scars to mar me yet

I loved him with a clean, pure soul
no knowledge had I of sin

I loved him with my hair in braids
with such hope, how I loved him

I loved him when my breasts were proud
no dimness in my bright eyes

I loved him before my back was bowed
with the weary weight of secrets I hide

I still love him, yes, that much is true
yet my old bones are brittle and break

I will love him until the day I die
into a new life this love I take

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Michael Ramel Date: 6/7/2025 12:24:00 PM Being a lover and a poet.....that's as melancholy as we know it....thumbs up Crystol Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/7/2025 1:52:00 PM Thanks for the vote confidence! Much appreciated! Xo

Susan Ashley Date: 6/7/2025 9:02:00 AM Dear Crystol, how beautifully you have expressed your lifelong love for him. Your rhyme is filled with soul-baring revelations that are rich, textured, striking, deep, emotional, physical, oh girl, I could go on and on... :) dear sister of the pen, your imagery and metaphors are exquisite. Your poetic artistry outshines the June sun! Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/7/2025 1:51:00 PM Awww I can't thank you enough for the confidence each word you comment injects in my mind! A shot of self esteem! Ty! Xo

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 6/6/2025 6:23:00 AM Deare Crystol, No doubt as always that you moved me deeply. It’s a beautiful testament to love’s endurance through every season of life. O' the innocence, the hope, the ache of time passing, and the strength that remains. Your honesty and tenderness shine through. Yes, how love, once true, never really fades. I’m grateful for your friendship and your poetry. Spring Blessings, My Dear Crystol, Daniel Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/6/2025 6:59:00 AM I'm grateful for you and your encouragement. It is much needed, valued, appreciated! Xo

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/5/2025 10:53:00 AM What a lovely write you have here. Love It... Have a lovely/blessed day writing away............... Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/6/2025 6:58:00 AM Ty! You have a blessed day too...xo

Tom Woody Date: 6/5/2025 10:26:00 AM At first I thought this might be about your son, but I've deduced it must be about our Creator, Jehovah God. Yes, love for him will last an eternity. Beautiful poem Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/5/2025 10:32:00 AM I love that you know the love of God like this too... when I wrote it, it was already there in my mind. As i stated to Karen, it was like reciting a poem i had memorized. To me it was telling someone else's story of love... thanks for chiming in! Xo

Karen Jones Date: 6/5/2025 10:02:00 AM Aw this is so sweet and romantic Crystol! Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 6/5/2025 10:29:00 AM Shanks Karen...heehee. I had that first line running through my head when I woke up this morning. The rest of it came a if it were a memory... like reciting someone else's poem. Hum... maybe i better look it up to see if that's actually the case!! Lol... anyway, thanks! Xo