I Loved You Once

I loved you once like sunrays kissing earth,
like drenching rain that brings with it new birth.
I loved you once like waves that reach for shore,
and then receded to come in strength once more

I loved you once like stars that pulse with light,
held captive to the Milky Way’s delight.
I loved you once like moonbeams touching trees
that dance within the branches as they please

I loved you once like clouds that grace the sky,
enchanting scene that draws a whistful sigh
I loved you once like tender falling snow
embellishing the world in splendid show

I loved you once like angels drawing near
to bring the needed comfort, hope and cheer
I loved you once like flowers dotting land
that blushed in bloom of love in fusion grand

I loved you once, but once a lifetime fills
My life without you is devoid of thrills
I loved you once and earth was paradise
My sheer delight in love defied disguise

I loved you once; I'll love you for all time
You’ll never taste a love as sweet as mine
I loved you once, and once lives on in me
Alas, for you that once is history

Eileen Manassian

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 8/1/2024 12:27:00 PM
What a tone...."I loved you once, and once lives on in me Alas, for you that once is history" loved that, I am faving
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Date: 10/31/2023 4:04:00 PM
Yes it has a good chance of being selected.
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Date: 9/10/2023 1:42:00 AM
"You’ll never taste a love as sweet as mine" ... "Alas, for you that once is history" These 2 excerpts from this expressive poem are what the poetess had in mind to deliver all along! You have definitely lost none of your writing abilities dear Eileen. So pleased to see you posting again. Love & Hugs // paul
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Date: 9/9/2023 1:11:00 AM
Beautifully written
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Date: 9/8/2023 9:39:00 AM
If I loved you in a storm, the power is off but Gods light is on. I read you this poetry once adorned. And thank the Lord for the storm.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2023 7:57:00 PM
Thank you for reading. I take it that you liked the poem. Blessings
Date: 9/6/2023 6:58:00 AM
This feels familiar. Have you posted it previously? It is really beautiful even though it is sad.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 9/8/2023 7:58:00 PM
I'm actually not sure if I have. I had it on my Samsung notes, and thought I'd post it on PS. I've actually entered it for the anthology under Romance. Think it has a chance?
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