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In silence with a heavy heart, he ambles by the water's edge, lost in thought in the cool briny breeze. His footprints follow and shadow leads him on the wet sand. He dregs a breath then exhales with a sigh. Windswept in foggy dimness, hovering seagulls cry if mocking; he tries to block out their calls. Words on the page looked up, rejecting him. The day before, he anxiously opened the mailbox. Thrilled to receive a letter from his love, but that didn't last long. He tore the letter open as he stood by the mailbox. His smile turned upside down into a frown as he read his last love letter; turned out to be a Dear John. Once upon a time, Love. Two people fell in love. It was real true love. It should have been joyful and all about a wedding and celebration with music, but instead it ended up in heartbreak, grief, loss. Folding, shaping the letter to look like a boat, then added a single, red sticky-sheet for a sail. Sitting on his knees lays the boat in the cerulean sea. Reached out giving the boat encouragement to move on. Mournful sunset dissolves into the tangerine horizon breast entrancing twilight. waves roll into shore sail catch the wind out to sea spiritual peace 1/7/2021 The Last Love Letter Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose

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Date: 1/10/2021 7:43:00 PM
SMILE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN...SO SAD. CONGRATS!
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Date: 1/10/2021 3:12:00 PM
WoW! Eve, You have penned such a good entry for the contest theme. I'm not surprised that you placed so well in the contest. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 1/9/2021 11:47:00 PM
Beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/9/2021 5:32:00 PM
A fantastic write Eve! congrats on your well deserved win!
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Date: 1/9/2021 3:38:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
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Date: 1/9/2021 1:01:00 AM
Amazing poem....loved the ending Eve....yes sometimes it's a must to move on...Congrats on your win.
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Date: 1/8/2021 5:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Eve with this amazing write, it’s a beautiful poem/story. .~ Belle
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Date: 1/8/2021 1:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write. So are so creative. Enjoy your win and weekend with blessings................
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Date: 1/8/2021 12:41:00 PM
Dearest Eve, one can receive so much spiritual peace from a few words ridden on the winds and waters of destiny. Your poem took me to a special place of appreciation, thank you for joining the contest, and sharing your talent, Congrats on your 2nd place win. Blessings.
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Date: 1/8/2021 4:13:00 AM
A sad poem but your vivid imagery makes this poem a sublime read. Belated New Year wishes..
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Date: 1/8/2021 3:16:00 AM
I love this. It's breathtaking... a vision of mourning that brings relief to the mourner. God bless your words and you
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Date: 1/8/2021 3:15:00 AM
- A letter that tells a lot, Eve - Beautiful - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/8/2021 2:07:00 AM
So it's goodbye. Don't believe it will be easy. Wonderful sentiments. ~~
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Date: 1/8/2021 12:27:00 AM
Wow! What a deep rendition! What a great soulful poetry! You pour so amazing beauty from your well of Love and Light into your reader's heart and mind! We do heal from a burning sensation.. a bereaved love when we let go! We attain inner peace and a healthy state of soul when we reach a level of embracing acceptance and contentment after a painful denial.. We accept to let go the love of our life for their sake and ours.. So profound! So spiritual! A Beauty! An immense pleasure to read your poetry of heart and mind, dear Eve. My warmest wishes. Best regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
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