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'in the Meantime'

You inspired happy thoughts
Now the glimmer of joy
Somehow disappeared
Replaced by an absent stare

I wish I knew what was behind 
That shade of grey
I wish I knew what or who stole your joy

What turned your dancing into mourning?

In the meantime, 
I’ll keep you in my thoughts
In the meantime
I’ll be praying for you

For the sunshine to return
For your winter to be filled with warmth 
For the shadows to become light 

That you’ll find joy in life again

In the meantime I wish you hope --- 

      That is sometimes our most important asset


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Copyright © Wilma Neels | Year Posted 2012

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Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/10/2012 2:42:00 PM This shows us your caring heart Wilma. I am glad you are doing well. Another hot day for us and our son and family are on holidays so I am at the shop. This evening I have to go feed the dog and check on the house. Are you at home or are you back to work? Hugs take care. love phyl Login to Reply

Elizabeth Wesley Date: 6/29/2012 8:36:00 PM Your heart is in the right place Wilma; I'm surewords like these would give encouragement to find that treasured bit of hope again. Lovely verse to read! Luv, Lizzie Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 6/28/2012 5:37:00 PM Alright, Wilma...This is getting just-a-little-out-of-hand?? Now I'm hooked on your stuff and I'll be up all night reading it! Hope you're VERY happy. Just look what you've done, don't you feel sorry for me? (Please?) Seriously, this is a heart-rending piece of work and I found myself getting a little choked up and misty-eyed - Tim Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 6/26/2012 9:14:00 AM HI Missy :D Read your comments-- yay about the cerise, ah at least in some areas, my memory still doesn't fail me-- that color really fits you :D ...how's your week so far? I hope it's good :) it rained here a bit earlier.. I hope you have a more relaxing week and hmm why you say you are scattered? mwahugs! Login to Reply

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 6/24/2012 1:04:00 PM What a heartfelt and sincere poem this is, Missy-- I love how you brought forth such compassion over here-- with support like yours, who wouldn't find the strength to overcome what they need to overcome? I hope you are having a wonderful weekend Missy, I did too :) Love your avatar pretty Missy :D! And ok is that the color cerise? My memory fails me....love that color on you :) thanks for passing by my 10 word poem ;). mwahugs!! :D Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 6/24/2012 11:35:00 AM beautiful write indeed, Wilma - and, as others have said here, it is a lovely pic of you lfde Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 6/24/2012 4:14:00 AM Well Wilma, this strikes a few chords with me; although as you say hope is always there:) Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 6/23/2012 1:34:00 PM Yeah...like dear Arild, I really like this new avatar...great colors to frame your gorgeous smile! Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 6/23/2012 1:33:00 PM Amen to this one, Wilma...we would be no where at all without this hope...Elegant portrayal of this person's woes by relating them to nature...love, gwendolen Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 6/22/2012 6:13:00 PM This is wonderful, Wilma! I found the beautiful postcard when I came back! Thanks for your kindness, always. Thiscould only have been written from the heart..the flow is effortless and no superficiality here. Beautiful!Much love, Annalise Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 6/22/2012 12:31:00 PM Wilma, this is really cool, thanks for your comments, and I hope you enter my contest, have a lovely weekend..David Login to Reply

Kash Poet Date: 6/22/2012 8:31:00 AM Beautifully crafted free verse by you here Wilma.Love it:) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/21/2012 8:41:00 PM I love this one, Wilma. You are a wonder!!! Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 6/21/2012 6:36:00 PM forever brilliant like a classic work of art Wilma your lines reacfh deeply.. emoting a special essence for another whom is held so dearly.. an impressive piece my friernd.. how r u? it is 105 degrees heere today.. so happy to be at beach for Summer luv ... Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/21/2012 12:56:00 PM this is so dreamy and filled with warm sentiments, wilms.... stunnning flow and theme!..:) huggs! Login to Reply

Pace Ink-U-Script Date: 6/21/2012 10:18:00 AM Oh how thought out this poem is..sooo real!! A lovely into the soul piece here Wilma!! Heartfelt!! Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/21/2012 10:17:00 AM You will always light up the shadows with your presence and smil Wilma - lovely written poem, thank you. - Have a lovely day. - always love Anne-Lise Login to Reply