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If Only We Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

An island I have become, in the shadows of darkness, and the boundless ocean waves of salty tears of starkness. High overhead all moving about, thousands and millions, a plafond of stars looks down upon me with its brilliance. If only we could turn back the hands of time, a pinch or wink; my heart half full would ink a path through nature's acres to drink the irreplaceable moments I once had under a lace canopy of overhanging leaves and gaze upon your face. In the morning light, I would embrace your soul, and steal a kiss. We'd bath in years of rapturous tears; fountain of endless bliss. If only we could turn back the hands of time, snatch back the past, my heart bulging with yearning hope would ink a path that would last. 10/17/2019

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Date: 10/18/2019 8:46:00 AM
How wonderful! In my novel I write about a gentleman wishing he could turn back the hands of time. I think we all share in that wish. God bless you and keep you!
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Date: 10/16/2019 12:03:00 AM
Powerfully expressed emotions, Eve ... Congratulations on your win in the contest ...
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Date: 10/15/2019 9:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in this contest my friend. A great pleasure to have read and so enjoyed this very artistic and inspiring poem!
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Date: 10/15/2019 2:50:00 AM
Congrats and blessings, Gina
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Date: 10/14/2019 8:28:00 PM
"Inking a path that would last", Very nicely penned Eve..Congrats on your win..
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Date: 10/14/2019 12:24:00 PM
very deep and emotive entry for the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 10/13/2019 11:39:00 AM
It is very hard to lose a loved one and how wonderful if we could go back in time -maybe in the future, people will go back in a time machine or something similar - I sense your yearning - a beautiful poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/7/2019 4:30:00 AM
I love your opening lines..."An island I have become, in the shadows of darkness, and the boundless ocean waves of salty tears of starkness. " A wonderful write...
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Date: 10/7/2019 12:50:00 AM
Beautiful poem and yes, wouldn't it be nice to turn back the hands of times sometimes... yet, I'm actually happy where I am, even though I'm much older than I ever imagined I could be :) Your poem is filled with beauty and imagination that rhymes wonderfully. Bless you, sweet friend and happy writing, Love - Gina
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Date: 10/7/2019 12:44:00 AM
Eve, So lovely this poem "If Only We Could Turn Back the Hands of Time". Had to look up 'plafond' of course. I like it. Time waits for no man. The heart, however, can wait for a very long time, and only answers to another's beat. -Richard
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