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I Saw You Standing There

That day we met
‘twas summer ‘63
at the local hop
you sidled up to me
You took my hand 
  we danced 
     my heart 
        my soul 
          were way up high          
almost touched the sky

You walked me
to my bus stop
Bid me a fond farewell
We were to meet   
   same day
     same place
      same time
a week from now

That truly was the longest week
Oh how I longed 
for you to meet
    to sing 
      to dance
        to talk romance

The day arrived 
I had survived
I saw you standing there
   I knew
     for sure
never looked for more
We were the perfect pair

That boy in ‘63
He stole my heart
away from me
And sixty one years on
   a piece
     of my heart
       was now gone
When you left 
  oh how I cried
      bereft
        the day you died

Looking back over
my life with you
What more could I desire
My darling dear
true love of my life
For when you chose me for your wife
  my husband
     my lover
       there was no other
              I am 
       I always will be…
           ~~~~
   Your ever loving wife

Written 11th April 2022

Contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIER CHOICE
Sponsor Brian Strand
2nd PLACE

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2022

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John Watt Date: 4/22/2022 10:34:00 PM Ann, a beautiful history of a beautiful love affair. I am very moved by this touching tribute to love. Thank you ~ John Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/23/2022 12:12:00 AM Bless you dear John and thank you so much for your kind words. To hear that you were moved by my words is such a compliment especially as they came from my heart and soul. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Daisy Meadows Date: 4/18/2022 4:56:00 AM A beautiful poem. Take care and best wishes to you. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:45:00 PM Bless you Jeanette for your lovely words, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios Date: 4/17/2022 11:53:00 AM Dearest friend Ann, COMGRATULATIINS.. I TOLD YOU THIS WAS A WINNER... But then, you are an outstanding winner in life itself. You love and have, an eye for beauty, Be it a shell, the moon, a cat or great music. I value our friendship and love,from way across the pond! Cheers, Ann love, Pamgoie Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:45:00 PM ditto xxxxxxx

Panagiota Romios Date: 4/17/2022 11:51:00 AM Dearest friend Ann, COMGRATULATIINS.. I TOLD YOU THIS WAS A WINNER... But then, you are an outstanding winner in life itself. You love and have, an eye for beauty, Be it a shell, the moon, a cat or great music. I value our friendship and love,from way across the pond! Cheers, Ann love, Pamgoie Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:44:00 PM Oh wow, you are too kind dear friend and I too value our friendship and love. With kindest thoughts from me to you and love and hugs too.....xxx

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/15/2022 2:20:00 PM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sorry about your loss. I don't know if it was recently or a few years back, but I know it was a hard loss to bare. Sara Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:42:00 PM Thank you Sara it was in 2008 and you are right it was a very hard loss. Many thanks for coming by, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/14/2022 6:02:00 AM I like how you formatted your poem. Congratulations, Ann…a lovely write! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:40:00 PM Bless you dear Kim and thank you so much my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/14/2022 1:40:00 AM "When you left oh how I cried bereft the day you died" - Great grief. " I am I always will be… ~~~~ Your ever loving wife" - Complete conviction-filled words. Congratulations! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:39:00 PM Dear Christuraj I poured all my feelings into this poem and it has come from deep within my heart. I am so pleased that you felt it too. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios Date: 4/13/2022 3:48:00 AM I love this because it shares more about you Frank and how you met and stayed together till he passed. I know the deep love you had as well.... Our husbands might br done, but, oh those great memories are ours alone. A fav,Bert well written, Ann. We wil see our husbands, one day, again. Pangie and Irene box 3:45am pst Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:37:00 PM Dearest Panagiota your words are so true and I thank you for them and a FAV, wow... with love and hugs Ann xx

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/12/2022 6:41:00 PM Truly, love renews it’s tender touch, moment to moment, day by day. A beautiful tribute, Ann. Love is eternal, in spirit. Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:35:00 PM Thank you so much for your lovely words dear Seeker, bless you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier Date: 4/12/2022 6:31:00 PM Beautiful, Ann ~ how lucky to have so many years with your soulmate ~ but of course, it's never enough of course. Hugs xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:34:00 PM Dearest Line yes we were very lucky, but as you say it was never quite enough, for he passed at just 64 ~ too soon... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 4/11/2022 1:32:00 PM Great romantic piece penned so lovingly Ann, many great memories you have to share with us who are blessed by it. hugs and blessings, Gordon Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:31:00 PM Thank you dear Gordon and writing it down brought back so many happy times. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 4/11/2022 12:14:00 PM Hello Ann, That is wonderful at that time you found each other with true love. Hugs, Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/21/2022 2:30:00 PM Yes it was truly wonderful Darlene and we had 41 happy years together, though sadly he went too soon, bless him...with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/11/2022 2:02:00 AM Incredible lovely romance. Such is life. One day we will all be gone, but our love will remain for ever. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 4/11/2022 4:01:00 AM bless you Victor and thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx