I Wish...

I wish I had told him


I drop a rose on his grave



For Brian's "Spaces" contest in which the middle line is blank and leaves its contents up to 
the reader's imagination.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Thekidster Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Couldn't help but notice that both you and I have an "I Wish" Poem. This was great by the way and congrats on your obvious winning of this contest. Let's see, what would I insert in that space? One liner? I'm stumped. Two Liner? "I wish I had told him, but I was afraid. It's too late now. I drop a rose on his grave." What ya think huh? Hey want to compare notes? Best Wishes Always Carolyn. Bill "I Wish"> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=211279
Patel Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 4:51 PM
you say so much in so little words too...thank you for your wonderful comment on my poem. I like your work as well.
Sohn Avatar
February 21, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Wow, speechless.
Villarosa Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 10:46 PM
You really touched my heart on this, Carolyn. Preoccupied in the space we are moving, leaving a gap for that special space to be attended until it is too late. Congratulations on you being First place on this contest. Appreciate always your comment. (^_^) Noel.
Esquire Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Dear Carolyn, I Told YOU so Look at my Comment from 2/12/10 CONGRATULATIONS on YOUR First Place Win in Brian's Contest "Spaces" LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR Liege...HG
Culverhouse Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:19 PM
congrats!! number one! the poem is very touching.
Babcock Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 3:13 PM
You hit the point so well on the head Carolyn. We often find ourselves saying I wish I would have done this or taken the time for that. So few words that say so much. God Bless Phyl
Goff Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM
stunning work on Brian's new form! Carolyn! CONGRATS! jimbo
Muzzey Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 8:35 AM
A wonderful verse you have penned. I imagine a lot of us feel the same when words are left unsaid. Congratulations on your first place win, well deserved. Caryl
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:47 AM
Congratulations Carolyn, on your 1st Place WIN!!! Excellent and emotional writing found it's perfect space at the top of the winnersof the “SPACES” poetry contest sponsored by: Brian Strand. You are the winner! Love, Dane Ann (PS I hope you are feeling better.)
Freeman Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 5:57 PM
I wish I had told him that I loved him. Smile! That would fill in the line in most peoples remorse. Nice Imagism Carolyn, love, your friend, Moses
Mills Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM
My imagination is percolating at this poem of yours..... -Susan Mills
Dietrich Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 8:37 AM
A very well deserved win!! LUv, Andrea
Parrish-Spence Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 7:44 AM
I could just imagine what the middle line is or should be or could be. This is an excellent reflective poem. Congrats!
Von Graves Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 2:03 PM
A very good write in a very hard form i have a new one up its sure to strike terror in peoples hearts well at least make them laugh
Crisci Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations on your first win, Carolyn. Whatever was your wish...sometimes it's too late when tragedy strikes to tell them how much we have loved them! This is heart-wrenching, and yet so inspiring. Enjoy this honor and God bless you. Have a Happy Val;entine's Day. Love and hugs, Andrew.
Loving Iii Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 8:32 AM
thank you for the info. i think i'll try it. john
Strand Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 6:50 AM
just to say Carolyn I airmailed your prize this morning.Rgds Brian
Dufresne Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 4:56 AM
This really is such a moving scenario asd one experienced by many. Very well expressed in this form. Couldn't be done any better, i don't believe, Carolyn. HG hit it right on. Congratulations again.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 4:28 AM
Carolyn, I am so happy to see you won first place with I Wish. . .Congratulations! Connie
Strand Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 12:50 AM
You are on a roll with your contest success Carolyn.Rgds Brian & thank you for your welcome comments.
Esquire Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Dear Carolyn, Congratulations may I be the First to tell YOU how much I Admire YOUR So many middle Lines can go here Brian being the POET I believe him to be will Crown YOU the no. 1 Winner After the Contest You should Write a full length POEM of "I Wish " Superb YOUR Liege ALWAYS...HG
Hickman Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM
very touching and if there was ever a time you forgot to say something I am sure he knew what it would be,you are definitely a smart and truly caring person for sure,,this indeed is a wonderful poem for the contest and truly a deserving win as well,,,And Thank you my friend for reading and leaving such wonderful words upon mine,,,Blessings..Cecil
Sweetheart Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Thankxxx for your wonderful comments on my poetry tonight Carolyn.. good to have u back and hope u are feeling better soon.. we are getting 12 more inches of snow Sunday so if u want I can send u some to view as I am quite tired of looking at it.. some snow piles are taller than I am... luv and blessings to u ... Linda-Marie..
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February 12, 2010 at 6:50 PM
congratulations Carolyn, very moving.......thank you for your kind words today......Margaret
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