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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 Woody

Date: 1/1/2025 5:59:00 AM

Unchained? New year, new paradigm. Hey that first stanza really hits home. My dad and I were estranged for thirty plus years. He never knew about my poetry. We reconciled 7 months before his death and he read my Poe poem and was awestruck. He wanted to read all my poems but I delayed printing them off. Finally did but he died a few days later. Not sure he got to read any more. Quite sad. Awesome poem this one

Deb M
Date: 1/2/2025 2:41:00 PM

Tom….what a nice comment and thankyou for sharing about your dad.How wonderful you reconciled before he passed away. 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.

Deb M
Date: 1/2/2025 2:40:00 PM

Yes you always know who its about Tom Ha! Soupmail for you! Debx