I Will Be Strong

Today, I lie in the stillness of the night
Listening for you breathing
The silence hard to bear,
Without you here beside me
The emptiness, the loneliness 
Is more than I can endure
I am but an empty shell,
Living, yet not alive,
It was you and you alone
That made me whole
But, tomorrow is another day
And although my future now is unclear,
Second by second
Minute by minute
Hour by hour
The memories we shared
Will make me stronger.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 5/17/2014 8:49:00 AM
Holy cow! What an amazingly strong write! The force from it could move a mountain! Bravo! and Bravo!!!
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Date: 3/30/2010 11:26:00 PM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Janette.Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/30/2010 12:46:00 PM
Janette, click on "My Soup Mail" in the left-hand column on this page under "Member Area." I sent you my email address and you can also just hit the "reply" button on the Soup Mail. When we talk, I'll tell you how to send emails to others. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/29/2010 3:32:00 PM
This is so sad and beautiful at the same time, I understand how you feel, dear heart, I also find my love down a long and winding road, at a place of tears, his name engraved for eternity, it is a pain that never leaves, but are we not lucky to have found that love, some never do... now let me brush a tear away... for my contest, your assignment is the emotion .. Awe ... love constance
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Date: 3/29/2010 1:53:00 PM
Janette, you have been on my mind and in my prayers. How are you doing? If you ever want to chat, just send me a phone number in Soup Mail. I've been through what you have and think I may be able to offer support and comfort. Much love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/21/2010 12:49:00 PM
ty... but idk what ur talking about? what do you mean "featured" lol? anyway this is a great write... sry for the loss but stay positive and only good things will come <3
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Date: 3/20/2010 10:29:00 AM
oh, and congratulations, I think I had read this before the winners were announced. YOu did great in the contest! andrea
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Date: 3/12/2010 9:16:00 PM
You portrayed this subject in a very good way, Janette. Into favs! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/10/2010 8:39:00 AM
This Janette is a very moving piece you have penned. Can feel the myriad of emotions emanating from every word. Many will be able to relate with. Excellent job! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Have a wonderfully blessed day~Mary
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Date: 3/9/2010 12:01:00 PM
dear Janette, this is so deeply moving and beautifully written. hope you are doing as well as you can be. just wanted to stop by to say thanks for your kind congrats on my feature. I see this won a contest so, congrats to you - not sure which as I am not here much these days. it is a beautiful, beautiful poem. love & hugs, shar xoxo
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Date: 3/8/2010 6:17:00 AM
A beautiful and heartfelt write. Congrats on the contest. :)
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Date: 3/8/2010 6:02:00 AM
Beautiful! Lots of wisdom here. I try to tell myself everything happens for a reason. Thanks for reading my alcoholic - it is autobiographical and not just some idle judgement. Love, daver
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Date: 3/7/2010 10:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this touching poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/7/2010 12:26:00 AM
A deserved success Janette.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome commnts today.
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Date: 3/6/2010 5:01:00 PM
Beautiful and touching poem. Congrats on the contest. Happy Writing.
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Date: 3/6/2010 8:57:00 AM
congrats much felt
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Date: 3/5/2010 11:00:00 PM
Wonderful simply wonderful and congrats on your deserved win!
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Date: 3/5/2010 9:17:00 PM
Congratulations Janette. this heartfelt work is a worthy winner. Margaret
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Date: 3/5/2010 1:38:00 PM
Dear Janette, I am so happy to see that you had a win with this touching and poignant poem of your painful experience. Bless you! Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/5/2010 11:17:00 AM
Congrats Janette on your winning poem in Brian's contest.. a wonderful write .. a wonderful win ..from a wonderful poetess..enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 3/5/2010 8:45:00 AM
Janette, mega congratulations for your second place in Brian's fine contest >> James
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Date: 3/5/2010 8:38:00 AM
This is such a heartfelt poem that reflects your recent struggles, Janette. Congratulations on placing second in Brian's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/5/2010 8:23:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Janette.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'AN EASTER PICTURE' is now open
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Date: 3/4/2010 10:18:00 AM
A beautiful poem of inner strength. Hope to read more from you soon and have a great day.:)
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Date: 3/3/2010 12:27:00 AM
Steel that is tempered in the fire comes out very strong. I believe writing can be a great help when faced with so much pain...Warm regards Margaret
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