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Laid To Rest

I had yearned for it all my life
That simple gesture
That finally healed
The open wound
That for years
Bled 
In a silent stream
That fell Between
The cracks in
You and me
When with a gentle sigh
You looked 
Into my eyes
Held my hand
And kissed my fingertips
The day
Before you died

Copyright © Elaine George | Year Posted 2010

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 7/9/2010 7:31:00 PM Hi there dear Lainie--this write of yours touched my heart as well-- I do think that you've conveyed your emotions quite well in this one too--I'm so sorry as well for your loss over your dad--losing someone we love is indeed one of the hardest things in life-and writing just helped me a lot-- thank you again for your touching comments-- nikko :) Login to Reply

Doris Culverhouse Date: 7/9/2010 8:56:00 AM heartfelt poem, well done! enjoyed Login to Reply

Earle Brown Date: 7/8/2010 7:39:00 AM Congrats. Sad, but beautiful Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 7/8/2010 7:15:00 AM Congratulations Lainie on your win in Frank Herrera's contest "Images". Love, Carol Login to Reply

Date: 7/7/2010 9:53:00 AM Again, this is a powerful poem. Liked it the first time I read it. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Images contest. Way to go my friend! I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Hope life is treating you kindly too. Karen Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 7/7/2010 5:50:00 AM Congrats Lainie on your HM in the Images contest with this awesome and most powerful write.. enjoy your very special honor my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. I posted a new blog last night with some vacation photos and some of my four sons and three grand babies..so cute.. if u want a little island magic today go view.. more postings in a few days till all are seen..luv..AlohA Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/6/2010 6:49:00 PM So powerful, Lainie!! thanks for telling me. Login to Reply

Samir Georges Date: 7/6/2010 4:37:00 PM Fifth poem I've ever fav.'ed, such beauty, maybe one day I can write like that:) Keep sharing, I'll keep reading Login to Reply

Date: 7/5/2010 12:26:00 PM The emotion comes through your words in this one. Powerful poem. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 7/5/2010 10:36:00 AM goodness, Elaine.....I so understand this incredible image....words can't do justice to this beauty.... fav....jimbo Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 7/4/2010 10:08:00 AM Very touching. In case you're watching, here's wishing you a happy Fourth. Love, daver Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/4/2010 12:30:00 AM Oh, my gosh, Elaine this is true? What an image to have remain for you. This is just so awesome. I sure miss not having a steady diet of you here at the Soup. LUv, Andrea Login to Reply

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire Date: 7/3/2010 10:07:00 PM Dear Lady Elaine, YOU created tears in my eyes with this Sad POETIC Masterpiece Good Luck in the Contest although YOUR POETIC Wisdom and Talent should bring YOU to the Winners Circle LOVE ALWAYS YOUR Liege...HG Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 7/3/2010 1:40:00 PM Oh, Lainie, I'm so glad the expression of love you needed for so long finally came. Too bad it had to come so late, but it did heal the wound, didn't it? Excellent poem, dear, and it's great to see you posting again. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Brian Strand Date: 7/2/2010 12:11:00 AM A beautiful picture poem ,with the superb denouement Elaine.Rgds Brian Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 7/1/2010 3:03:00 PM as if love would say "I was there all the time." jhl Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 7/1/2010 2:24:00 PM So lovely yet so sad too Lainie ... hope all is well with u your intro is so ultra dramatic ending with a sweet crescendo .. enjoyed.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii .. on vacation.. a little while longer...AlohA.. Login to Reply