Larry Bradfield Poet Sonnet

If Only You Knew

Heaven is your home now thank the good Lord
If only you knew your roses have bloomed
Our daughter trims them the way you adored
Without such memories we'd both be doomed

We had a picnic today just for you
If only you knew the tears that were shed
We ate your roast beef and bean salad too
And never talked of the future we dread 

It has been a year since you went away
If only you knew how slowly it passed
Each night seems as if it has come to stay
'Til a new day without you dawns at last

And so the world is smaller without you
But, oh, you are loved - if only you knew

10-24-20
Contest : If Only You Knew
Sponsor : Silent One

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Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2020 at 5:20 PM Beautiful! Congratulations! Larry Bradfield November 1, 2020 at 9:13 PM Didn't mean to misspell your name, Caren..sorry! Larry Bradfield November 1, 2020 at 9:10 PM Thank you, Karen

Anne-Lise Andresen October 27, 2020 at 8:53 AM - Congratulations on your win, Larry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Larry Bradfield November 1, 2020 at 9:13 PM Thank yopu!

Unseeking Seeker October 26, 2020 at 9:00 PM The ache remains as memories unstained and yet we may choose to release to put the soul at ease that love eternal is Gods miracle, within. Congrats on your win! Larry Bradfield October 26, 2020 at 9:04 PM Well said and thank you.!!

Eve Roper October 26, 2020 at 8:34 PM A death can really bury deep inside the heart. The pain slowly , but surly passes, but their image and memory will always be there. Congratulations, Larry , on your win! Hugs Eve Larry Bradfield October 26, 2020 at 8:41 PM Thanks, Eve. She passed away during this pandemic when I could not visit in the hospital. So she had to do it alone and i doubt if I'll get over that.

Mark Koplin October 26, 2020 at 5:25 PM Congratulations on your win! Larry Bradfield October 26, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Mark

Alexis Y. October 26, 2020 at 12:54 PM Hi Larry, What a moving and heartfelt write, expressing your thoughts (heart) to a loved one who’s no longer here. They live in on hearts and dreams. I’m sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Have a wonderful day- Alexis Larry Bradfield October 26, 2020 at 1:24 PM Thank you, Alexis

Silent One October 26, 2020 at 9:22 AM Congratulations on your placement.. Larry Bradfield October 26, 2020 at 9:57 AM Thank you