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In Honor of My Husband

If only I had never met him! I would still be in Chicago, afraid to say how I truly felt. Yet, it got my family to heights, with cards we never were ever dealt. I was raised to be a quiet,obedient child. But he got me out of my warm, comfort zone. And elope to the West Coast, which became our home. I felt as though I were on another planet! Poets, artists, musicians, did not have closed minds. But were open to ideas, most would never abide. Eloping in a blizzard at eighteen years of age! Having high hopes and dreams was our intoxication. Wanting to have no part of the conformist nation. So many great people, he brought into our life. Today our wedding anniversary, sixty- four years! You died at thirty, our memories never washed away by tears. Just wanted to say, thank you, I still love you, my dear. And being able to use a poetic pen, without guilt or fear! You freed me from the that jail, called “conformity.” That nowhere place, hallmarks still..humanity. You Love you forever, Panagiota 1/29/2023 We got married on his birthday,!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/31/2023 6:26:00 PM

Thirty?! Thirty?! OMG. What a tragedy that is. My heart goes out to you.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/5/2023 4:38:00 PM

Yes , thirty. The last time I saw him, he was singing a poem he had written for me. Losing the elderly, we. expect. Dying at a party? Unbelievable! Thank you, for expressing your feelings. Pangie xo

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/31/2023 12:17:00 PM

Ah Pangie - a relationship that was not interdependent, thank the Fates! That you persevere and keep the good memories alive are a tribute to you!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/31/2023 2:09:00 PM

Yes, thankful to the max! I persevere any mountain ,organization or, sad to say, all poets out to intimidate, embarass or destroy me. They really work at it. Kind of dorky And disresepectful of a fellow poet. He died…,but implanted the seeds of the willingness in me ..to persevere anything and anyone. I let God handle anyone out to erase me ..He erases them! Panagiota xxoo

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 1/31/2023 4:49:00 AM

yes, conformity is indeed a jail..glad you broke free, with the help of a true soulmate..what an interesting life you both lived! a lovely tribute.:)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/31/2023 9:44:00 AM

LOL, Charlotte! I would still ne conformity/ popularity jail, had I not had the courage to listen to him and read philosophers, poets and novelists!! You are right. I lived a fascinating life, free, at all times. Free of adoring human gods or climbing a ladder to nowheresville. This makes the lonely crowd hate you! They have their icons who fool them into believing they are gods and godesses. They should build statues to them.burn incense, too ))Panagiota. Xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/30/2023 10:22:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, This is a beautiful tribute to your husband. He is watching over you. I sense that he is also reading this poem you created. You still love him. Hugs. /Darlene/ xxx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/31/2023 11:22:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, I am glad that your husband is always with you. Does he come to you in a dream? You had a very good husband. There are many that did not have that. We all can do so much Panagiota. Hugs /Darlene/xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/30/2023 1:01:00 PM

Dear Darlene, he is always with me. Urging me to have a “can do” attitude and to not lick the boots of anyone for approval….here or anywhere. People are not faithful on social media. You, are one, of the few honest hearts here. I may come acrosss unfriendly, bit I am not. Between horrid vision and replying completely, I only can do so much! He was direct. I learned no B.S from him. I tell it like it is. Panagiota xx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 1/29/2023 3:17:00 PM

A wonderful tribute to your hubby, Pangie! Sadly, he passed all too young. You can detect deep love in each line! Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2023 3:55:00 PM

Dear Robert, you touched me with your line”you can detect love in each line!” He was a real contribution in my life. I celelebrate him daily. I know you understand the value of a great marital union. Panagiota xx

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/29/2023 4:14:00 AM

We all need the free spirit within us Pangie, I don’t conform to any categories myself, only the law of the land in which I live, or holiday in, I just pen my thoughts without trying to disrespect others, but it’s a thin line isn’t it, I’m sure I’ve crossed it in many of my controversial writes; not sure if I was digressing there, but it really was a young age to lose the love of your life, and he deeply impacted on you, wonderful tribute! cheers David

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2023 10:08:00 AM

We sound quite similar in nature and soul, David. Of course, I do follow the law of the land. But you will offer others nothing worrying about disrespect. Some just don’t like openness. They are groupies and watch their step. These are noti my readers nor I, theirs!i am here to be me and let them belong to others. Freedom, being me is primary. If they do not like me, they don’t read me. Freedom of expression is the best for all. It is by far, no easy road. It’s a road that takes courage.. The crowd is a lonely place. Thank you for being here today, and being real! Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/28/2023 11:02:00 PM

True love never dies, he's always in your heart. Lovely tribute to your husband Pangie. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2023 9:49:00 AM

Thanks, Tom! Eloping in a blizzard in a story iis a story in and of itself..))))) Maybe one day I will write about !…I istill have the elopement letter to my parents! How about that? Panagiota xxoo

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/28/2023 7:50:00 PM

It's very painful to lose someone so dear to your heart. This is a lovely tribute. I'm certain he is looking down, reading your special poem with fondness and great admiration. Poetry, all the arts really do bring people together for the days lived and eternity yet to share. Love is timeless I believe. Blessings my friend.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2023 10:23:00 AM

Dear Joe, what a lovely write.amazing! He wanted to be a writer, not me! How ironic!i In writing, I am carrying out his goal. Yes, I think he does see them! But beyond poetry, in my life, I had to fight some huge battles against authority figures and groups! All with magnificent results. Attributable to him, and his questiomg methods.he lives on in me and my family. I have no filter in expressing myself to anyone. I am drawn to smilar individuals. They are rare. Panagiota xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/28/2023 7:47:00 PM

He died so early. So sorry. Still glad he left you with great memories. <3 and hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/29/2023 12:58:00 PM

Yes, I do indeed :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2023 9:40:00 AM

Yes, Kim. His continuation to my life is to be celebrated It never ended, though as he did. He was fun and people liked him a lot, he looked like Danny Kaye. So now you have a picture. Thank you, Pangagiota xx

Elena Eagle

Date: 1/28/2023 7:31:00 PM

A loving tribute to your first love. A poem full of love and remembrance. Wonderful!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/28/2023 7:38:00 PM

Righto, Elena! He really impacted my life He freed me from being like everyone else. That’s a horrid way to go through life. Pl Panagiota easing others, instead of doing the right thing.