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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

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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 :)

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 7/9/2010 8:56:00 AM

heartfelt poem, well done! enjoyed

Earle Brown

Date: 7/8/2010 7:39:00 AM

Congrats. Sad, but beautiful

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/8/2010 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations Lainie on your win in Frank Herrera's contest "Images". Love, Carol

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

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2010 6:49:00 PM

So powerful, Lainie!! thanks for telling me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brian Strand

Date: 7/2/2010 12:11:00 AM

A beautiful picture poem ,with the superb denouement Elaine.Rgds Brian

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/1/2010 3:03:00 PM

as if love would say "I was there all the time." jhl

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..