Hello There Poet Rhyme

Not Enough Time To Love

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There was not enough time to love you; 
there never could have been enough, 
so I sought your presence in others 
and hoped I would not lose myself. 

There were not enough memories to keep you; 
I needed you here by my side, 
so I dreamed up anew loving moments with you 
and clung to each one with my life. 

I never had time to show you 
how much and how deeply I cared.
Did you know I truly adored you 
and my life I’d gladly have spared 

If I thought that I could have saved you 
from the demons that took you away? 
I’d have shaken, defeated them; told you 
that in losing you, I’d lose my way. 

There is so much love all around us; 
it’s just finding the one that fits best. 
We can shine when true love surrounds us 
and find comfort along this great quest.


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Anne-Lise Andresen October 3, 2019 at 2:54 AM - A powerful poem, H.D. ... thoughts many share with you - Lovely written - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Hello There October 3, 2019 at 10:48 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams October 1, 2019 at 6:56 PM there is never enough time to love someone, we never know when their time here will end, and there will always be the creative ways to keep them alive in memories...i feel the sorrow in this one, i feel the pain...it speaks to me in volumes... good penning... hugs Hello There October 1, 2019 at 9:47 PM Thank you, Sandra, for all you have shared... I really appreciate it <3

Pat Adams October 1, 2019 at 3:56 PM I agree, of course this is sad. The blessing and curse of not knowing how much time we have for what or whom. I felt it. Well done!......pat Hello There October 1, 2019 at 4:03 PM <3 Thank you, Pat :)

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2019 at 3:32 PM Such sadness in this one. I read some comments below and guessed then what it all meant. I love the way you entwined the idea of "not time enough," etc. through this for more impact. Hello There October 1, 2019 at 3:44 PM Thank you so much, Andrea <3

Arturo Michael October 1, 2019 at 10:16 AM Comfort is all we can find... after the love has gone...A little bitter sweet... Hello There October 1, 2019 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Arturo...

Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2019 at 7:26 AM Suicide is so devastating for those left to ponder what they might have done differently. This is sensitivity portrayed. Hugs Rick. Hello There October 1, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thank you, Rick <3 hugs

Chris Green October 1, 2019 at 6:57 AM there is a sadness to this piece. "There was not enough time to love you" I feel the loss in that line alone. Though your poem ends on a somewhat encouraging note, still the context is sad and lonely to me. Beautifully done. Hello There October 1, 2019 at 9:23 AM Yes, there is sadness. I'm not sure the last stanza fits in... Thank you for your feedback and kind remarks :)

Vijay Pandit October 1, 2019 at 6:33 AM Your last stanza spells essence of love..your poem flows well in rhymes and in message of true love..so well written, HT! Hello There October 1, 2019 at 9:08 AM Thank you so much, Vijay ~ I'm glad you liked this :)

Regina Mcintosh October 1, 2019 at 1:00 AM Beautifully done... I love it. Bless you Hello There October 1, 2019 at 9:05 AM Thank you, Regina :) hugs