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Just One More Day With You

JUST ONE MORE DAY

To you, David:

Just one more day would never be enough time
to read you all the poems I've written in rhyme.

I write our memories where no one else can see
It's become my way of keeping you close to me

Your note, "My Dusty Blue, know what I'd do?
I'd still be searching, if I'd not yet found you."

I treasure the notes, for they mean so much more.
I hold them to my heart when tears begin to pour. 

Oh, our nights of love, the gentleness of your kiss.
I write of the many little things that I sadly miss.

If you were here I'd look deep into your green eyes,
reflected there would be the love you can't disguise.

Those moonlit nights, searching for a falling star,
indecisions we laughed over when choosing a car.

We'd share the kitchen once more to make a meal.
Your favorite recipe to include the kiss you'd steal.

Walking the mountain path among the aspen trees,
Oh how I long to have one more day such as these.

The blanket of snow and the snowballs we tossed
You filled my life with laughter,now all that is lost.

I miss the sound of your voice, whispering in my ear,
"I love you, Linners."  Upon my cheek, fell your tear.

How wonderful it would be to sleep on your arm,
But oh, my love, would it serve to do more harm?

Another time of grief and mourning, another goodbye.
It would be much too hard to bear for both you and I.

I'll keep writing of the memories that lie in my heart
to read after my death, when we will never be apart.


December 12th 2015
Just One More Day
Sponsor: Laura Loo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 16, 2015 at 12:34 AM
LIN, congrats on your fine win. SKAT
Inman Avatar
December 14, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Lin, you've written a beautiful introspective write. Would any of us really want to have to say good bye again, would one day be worth that again?
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Thanks, James. No, one more day wouldn't be worth the agony of having to say another goodbye. And if we both knew it would only be 24 hours, we'd spend too much of it worrying over the last of them. I appreciate you seeing it the same way I do. ;
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 14, 2015 at 12:16 AM
Lin, I love the closeness you share with such vivid colors in your words, he almost seem to appear. Truly beautiful! Congratulations on your most deserving win!
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2015 at 4:24 AM
Hi, Connie. Thank you so very much. Tears fell in the writing.
La France Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Lin, such sad emotion beautifully penned, so sorry for your loss, congrats on your win ~
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2015 at 4:22 AM
Thank you very much, BW. I appreciate you kind words.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 5:11 PM
Lovely, congrats.
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 5:40 PM
Thank you so much, Richard.
Haight Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM
So beautiful, Lin. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM
thanks a lot, Sandra ;)
Allison Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 3:44 PM
Many congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 3:52 PM
and many thanks to you.
Scars Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM
Love this..I loved how personal you wrote it..many thanks for being a part of my contest..-luloo *smiles*
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2015 at 3:51 PM
Thanks, Laura...and thank you for hosting.
Dunn Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 8:02 PM
Dear Lin Lane Simply inspirational, excellent I'm awe struck, loved every single line, bravo, cheri
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 8:11 PM
Cherl, please know that your visit and kind compliments are very important and encouraging. Merci
Allison Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Oh Lin this brought a huge lump to my throat - such precious memories they will always be with you:-) good luck in the contest - i found it very emotional to write my poem:-( Hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM
It's hard to write when your heart holds the pen...there's no restraint. Thanks.
Nance Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM
aww, hugs.
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Thanks for the hug and the read, Casarah. Hugs back to you.
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