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Like the Tide

My life, like the sea, ebbed and flowed, A world littered with peaks and valleys A painted vision like a chiaroscuro, When times were sometimes light, others dark. Yet one thing I can truly say Despite the fact you often left and returned. I was always blindly loyal to you. I never looked at another spouse. I admit we were neither Cherubs nor Seraphs, We all had our shortcomings. Despite that, you judged me on my few failures, However, I had my successes too. I worked hard and achieved much, Alas that interested you not. Eventually, we got married. I remained a faithful soul. We had our ups and downs, but I was loyal to you. So when I die I only wish for someone To write upon my tomb’s headstone: He loved loyally.

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Bill Baker

Date: 9/21/2023 8:33:00 AM

A fine poem, Victor, and a great message to leave on your tombstone. It will resonate with many. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend. Bill

Deb M

Date: 9/17/2023 11:24:00 PM

Poignant….so beautifully written Victor! Debx

Ministryofdreams Daisy Silk

Date: 9/15/2023 11:46:00 PM

Endearing heart-wrenching and totally emotionally provoking write. You have a brilliant way of expressing and in such a truthful black and white way. Honest and lovely as the stars.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/15/2023 11:40:00 PM

Your poetry never disappoints, I loved this poem!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/15/2023 1:54:00 PM

Unwavering, like the tide adequately describes loyalty. I like your idea for the words to appear on your headstone. Well done, Victor.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/14/2023 4:26:00 AM

Integrity ~ an extinct species, they don’t make them anymore. Superb poem, Victor. Loyalty and pure love will triumph.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/13/2023 5:33:00 AM

Victor Victor Victor. Hello. Your entry and words are most moving and yes poetic. You have reached your reader. Thank you as always for sharing your poetic talent and the most powerful emotive factor. Love Peace and Blessings now and always. (smiles)

Charles Messina

Date: 9/13/2023 3:17:00 AM

Victor, with all the temptations that are shoved in our face these days, especially on tv. It takes a strong soul to keep loyal to your spouse, even when they are gone for years. Bravo! Fine write!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/12/2023 4:01:00 PM

Victor, you described true love, it starts as romantic love, then reality sets in with it's ebbs and flows and turns into a deeper true love, raw and emotive and worth all the ups and downs, hugs.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/12/2023 6:44:00 AM

No such thing as a perfect mix of two souls, but in the end love and loyalty endure. Nice one Victor

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/12/2023 6:32:00 AM

- Always faithful and loyal ... no one could wish for more, Victor - Lovely written :) - hugs

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/12/2023 3:04:00 AM

This touched my heart in a very emotive and soul stirring way.. Sigh, the vulnerability expressed in these lines beyond vivid and reflects the silhouette of a very deep soul. Indeed, loving loyally must be beyond all the onyx waves that crash on the shorelines of life.. Because that's the essence of true love and togetherness. This write has definitely become one of my favs, so beautifully written..

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/11/2023 6:30:00 PM

Dear Victor, the power of your poignant pen touches me deeply. An evocative and emotive poem so elegantly expressed. To love loyally, despite romantic ups and downs, is the quintessence of wedded devotion. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 9/11/2023 5:33:00 PM

A very touching poem. Your loyalty will always shine. Hugs my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2023 3:37:00 PM

this is so sweet and I do believe THIS one has to be not based on fiction.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/11/2023 12:20:00 PM

A touchingly conveyed portrayal one faithful to his own heart, to the end. This masterpiece is a fave. :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 9/11/2023 12:06:00 PM

I agree with S.V. 'He Loved Loyaly' Romantic... Victor, I will fav this beautiful poem.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/11/2023 11:22:00 AM

I am sure they will find a great deal more to write about you Victor. So much outpouring in your poem. Commendable heartfelt truth, A very good honest poem to be admired. Well done,

Ink Empress

Date: 9/11/2023 8:40:00 AM

This is so poignant and evocative how you’ve expressed here, sometimes in life, we may not be appreciated for our efforts etc, but it takes a strong and courageous soul to “ love loyally” amidst all the tides that pull and push you through cruel currents of time: i felt so much reading this: a fave

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/11/2023 8:22:00 AM

"True to thine own self" -- what's more, the vow given your God. Heaven ultimately will decide who was right/wrong, better/worse -- but those who worship Truth, sleep well...and eternally with love will reside and rest. Touching, heartfelt read, relatable to many here, truth essential if endearing one's poetry.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/11/2023 8:15:00 AM

An automatic favorite for me,you knocked on the Geary of my soul. You. With stood hard times,I can relate to that, all too well. Loyalty is a gyrations virtue, Even being loyal to fiends seem to be of Bo value, These days being flashy, bavdy or cute replaced true goodness, No matter what, stick tou your vaslues… As if you wouldn’t! Pangie xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/11/2023 7:53:00 AM

As humans we are creatures of the flesh. A flesh that oft succumbs to dark temptations. That we survive to live on is testament to our heart and soul. We do get over from such heartaches and we are much stronger for it. God bless you. A gem and a fav on this fine poem.

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/11/2023 6:51:00 AM

Life, my dear Victor, is a symphony of highs and lows, a rollercoaster ride through the vast expanse of human experience. Yet, it is the unwavering bond that we forge with one another that anchors us firmly to the earth beneath our feet, like roots intertwined with the soil. Your words, my friend, are a masterpiece, painting a vivid and captivating portrait of the beauty found in resilience and togetherness.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/11/2023 5:00:00 AM

Like the tide emotions ebb and flow--such is life, so wonderfully described, Victor. A story of true love that aches in memories bittersweet. Many will relate.

Valsa George

Date: 9/11/2023 4:21:00 AM

Despite all ups and downs, you were so true and loyal to your partner though she didn't take that into account. Even after death, you want to affirm your loyalty to her and make the world know that you have ever been loyal. A touching poem dear Victor.