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My Sweet Valentine

She was my sweet valentine... Thirty-five years wedded; we shared our lives, Walking through the best and worst of times. Comes the time when only one survives The other left to journey on alone, Only memories of happier days remain. Now that she is gone, I smile Remembering, reliving each special day Together. As always, I purchase a valentine... Place it beside a single red rose in a vase Spend a few moments gazing on her face. She was my sweet valentine. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written February 19, 2021 For Valentine Contest Sponsored by Richard Lamoureau

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/5/2021 6:08:00 AM

So sorry for your loss. I can see you loved her very much.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/5/2021 8:51:00 AM

We were married for 35 years. She was my life, my inspiration, and my reason to live. She still is!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/2/2021 9:47:00 AM

Love has a life of its own LM. You have illustrated that in such tender words and actions. A beautiful tribute to your wife penned with such love. Congratulations on your win. Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2021 9:57:00 AM

Ah, thanks, Sam. Your thoughts are very meaningful to me.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/1/2021 9:03:00 PM

Hi L Milton, What a touching and heartbreaking write. You were blessed to have had 35 years together. Congratulations on your win- Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/1/2021 9:39:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis. It was truly wonderful. I miss her! Thanks for stopping by.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/1/2021 7:19:00 AM

Heartbreaking and beautiful piece. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/1/2021 9:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Richard. I'm glad you found it moving and worthy of placement. I've written many pieces about my wife. She was a jewel!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/20/2021 9:01:00 AM

Ahh!! Romantic and passionate but also a mixture of good feelings and sadness. Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/20/2021 11:47:00 AM

Ah, thanks so much, Sara. I truly enjoyed reading several of your poems. Thanks for your meaningful comments.

Greg Gaul

Date: 2/20/2021 4:35:00 AM

Heartfelt and sensitive tribute to your marriage. Well penned and well told. Everyone has empathy, we all hope we'd have the balance and skill to handle a situation like this in our own lives. Wonderful bit of teaching.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/20/2021 8:46:00 AM

Thanks, Greg. Your comment was very meaningful and heartwarming to me.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/19/2021 6:57:00 PM

Beautiful way to make love eternal!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/19/2021 7:35:00 PM

Thank you, Unseeking Seeker!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/19/2021 3:10:00 PM

Ah, I am sure she is smiling from heaven, well done dear poet. thank you for sharing, :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/19/2021 7:35:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, Mystic.