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If Only

I Wish~
I wish you had known l wrote poetry
Before you passed away
I wish you had read my poems
Before my saddest earth day

I Know~
I know you would have read each one of them
We would then discuss, laugh and analyse
I know you would have been proud
With a smile on your face or tears in your eyes

If Only~
If only my self belief had been stronger
It would not have taken me so long
If only is just“ if only”
Now you are gone

I Hope~
I hope you are able to read my poems from heaven
See my heart and soul written in black and white
I hope you know how much writing poetry means to me
As you look over me from heavens light

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Dean Wood Date: 1/6/2025 10:57:00 AM I am so sorry for your loss Deb. I have found that this community here in the soup is wonderful at supporting, coaching, and encouraging. All you have to do is stir the soup a little. All my best! Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/6/2025 11:32:00 AM Thanks Dean and yes it is a lovely site with a lot of kindness and cuddles! Debx

Hilda Greenhough Date: 1/4/2025 9:00:00 AM So true are your statements. A poet unread is a voice unheard. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/4/2025 1:07:00 PM Thanks Hilda….indeed it is a voice unheard! Debx

Virginia Gelok Date: 1/3/2025 8:29:00 PM I felt this poem deep in my heart. I lost a son and find so often I wish he had known that I had written a personal book dedicated to him. This love never leaves and sometimes we can feel them right beside us. your poem, I am sure touch at lot of us. Sincere condolences and thoughts of you and your family. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/4/2025 1:12:00 PM Virginia l am so sorry to hear that you lost a child that should never be…l cant even begin to imagine how devastating that would be. It’s my mum l write about ….she died many years ago but she never even knew , let alone read any of my poetry! I am sorry your son never read the book you wrote and dedicated to him. Cuddles….Debx

Karen Jones Date: 1/3/2025 2:31:00 PM Deb this is a beautiful somber poem that tugs at the heart! Love it! Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/4/2025 7:44:00 AM Thanks sweet Karen….Debx

Panagiota Romios Date: 1/3/2025 11:25:00 AM Yo, from California. Touchinng poem, tes, pietrs die, i dont worrt about poets reading me, the few that do I can count on. But, hey, I could die this yeat, people would cheer here, no kidding,)) maybe have a party! I am going to Fireman’sHeaven, need more of those lush hugs for eternity! And I can write pietry to those dishy hunks. Love the living poets. Never hurt one. Piets who do that…die, some die naturally. But nean pkets are sucked off this earh Earth, no joke…Pangie I Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/4/2025 7:44:00 AM Pangie nobody would cheer or throw a party if you died….no way. You maybe unafraid to speak your mind and some don’t like that but you are a passionate, caring, cheeky, funny and loving lady and that shines through! Stay you….Debx

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/2/2025 8:10:00 PM Yeah. Procrastination, the thief of time, is responsible for so many missed opportunities. ~ gw Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/4/2025 7:35:00 AM Lack of self belief more than procrastination BB….Lost opportunities for sure though

Michael Tor Date: 1/2/2025 5:28:00 PM Such a disappointment I feel from reading this Deb so sorry they never got to see and read your lovely Poetry... I know whoever it was, was a special person in your life. Wishing you resolve and comfort for the New Year and knowing that person as you do, you know that would have loved your Poetry. God bless you Dear... Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 5:40:00 PM You are a very lovely man Michael with such a caring heart….its about my mum who l loved so very much….we had a very special relationship and l miss her terribly. Thankyou for your kindness Michael..l hope 2025 brings you happiness ans fulfilment my friend! Debx

Jay Narain Date: 1/2/2025 9:46:00 AM It is a beautiful poem to a dear friend or relative. None of my kids read my poems. I don't mind. I am happy someone reads it. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 2:53:00 PM Hi Jay and happy new year to you my friend! I know what you mean about not having your poems read by loved ones haha! Thanks…Debx

Virginia Gelok Date: 1/1/2025 7:56:00 PM I understand this feeling and could relate. Thankyou for sharing such personal wishes. I think we need poetry to release some of the feeling we hold too tightly. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 2:51:00 PM Thankyou Virginia ….happy you could relate and understand. Yes poetry is a wonderful to express our inner thoughts and feelings! Debx

Sotto Poet Date: 1/1/2025 2:16:00 PM Deb, you have written a beautiful memorial to a dear friend or family member. Wishing you a wonderful new year. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 2:49:00 PM What a lovely surprise Lassad and thankyou for your comment! I wish you a happy and healthy 2025! Debx

Ilene Bauer Date: 1/1/2025 12:41:00 PM very touching, deb! wishing you all the best for the new year and looking forward to reading more of your poetry... Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 2:47:00 PM Hi Ilene long time no see….l have been crazy busy since before Christmas so haven’t been on P.S much so l have a lot of catching up to do. Thankyou so much for such a lovely comment. I hope 2025 is a good year for you and l look forward to reading all about it in your excellent poems! Debx

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/31/2024 11:48:00 PM A lovely tribute written from your heart Deb, to someone who was very special to you, I think I know who that is.. Happy New year to you. Tom PS, soupmail. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 1/2/2025 2:40:00 PM Yes you always know who its about Tom Ha! Soupmail for you! Debx