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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 Date: 10/3/2019 2:54:00 AM - A powerful poem, H.D. ... thoughts many share with you - Lovely written - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/3/2019 10:48:00 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 10/1/2019 6:56:00 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 Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 9:47:00 PM Thank you, Sandra, for all you have shared... I really appreciate it <3

Pat Adams Date: 10/1/2019 3:56:00 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 Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 4:03:00 PM <3 Thank you, Pat :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/1/2019 3:32:00 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. Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 3:44:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea <3

Arturo Michael Date: 10/1/2019 10:16:00 AM Comfort is all we can find... after the love has gone...A little bitter sweet... Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 10:49:00 AM Thank you, Arturo...

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/1/2019 7:26:00 AM Suicide is so devastating for those left to ponder what they might have done differently. This is sensitivity portrayed. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 9:24:00 AM Thank you, Rick <3 hugs

Chris Green Date: 10/1/2019 6:57:00 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. Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 9:23:00 AM Yes, there is sadness. I'm not sure the last stanza fits in... Thank you for your feedback and kind remarks :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/1/2019 6:33:00 AM Your last stanza spells essence of love..your poem flows well in rhymes and in message of true love..so well written, HT! Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 9:08:00 AM Thank you so much, Vijay ~ I'm glad you liked this :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 10/1/2019 1:00:00 AM Beautifully done... I love it. Bless you Login to Reply Hello There Date: 10/1/2019 9:05:00 AM Thank you, Regina :) hugs