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Not Forgotten

Please forgive me, my beloved That I’ve tried to fill the space And the void that was created When God took you from this place. It is not you who was cheated, Rather he who tried to fill A heart that has not forgotten And has shown it never will. I didn’t try to hide from him A sad fact he had to face, My heart had in reservation A “don’t enter” private place. He and I grew old together Until the time for him to go And I’m now free to remember That sweet love we used to know.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/22/2012 10:29:00 PM
joycecongratulations in Susan's, "forgotten" contest.. have your self a good night. ;-) always~PD
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Date: 7/18/2012 5:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's "Forgotten" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/17/2012 8:13:00 PM
congrats Joyce on another fine win for this dynamic entry luc...
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Date: 7/17/2012 1:39:00 PM
Congrats, Joyce. Touching piece. Nice going. Kudos. Thanks for your comments. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 7/17/2012 12:13:00 PM
Joyce. congrats on your win..David
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Date: 7/17/2012 9:40:00 AM
Congrats on your win,Joyce! Another very heartfelt write that has gotten the water works going. :*)
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Date: 7/17/2012 8:26:00 AM
Sad Joyce too sad! Light & Love Congrad's on your win.
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Date: 7/17/2012 7:36:00 AM
Wow, this is one of your best I think...congrats. BG
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Date: 7/17/2012 7:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your #2 win in my contest! I really like how you described your new love as not cheating, but trying to fill the space :)
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Date: 7/12/2012 2:43:00 PM
As long as the memory of a love one persists, they are immortal. Splendid write, Joyce.
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Date: 7/11/2012 8:35:00 AM
I am so happy I was able to read your poetry today Joyce. Thank you for sharing your writing with us always. So many diverse poems here and always a pleasure to read. Hoping you will continue to find the inspiration to write. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/10/2012 8:07:00 PM
Excellent way to do this contest and to produce a grand poem on your sweet love at the same time, Joyce. I got out of Bell's Letters years ago. he kept messing up the formatting of my poems. But I sure enjoyed those top 40 or 50 lists. I bet you win a lot of them. WAs Mary still going strong in that magazine even until her death??
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Date: 7/10/2012 5:52:00 PM
very tender and touching! lovely!
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Date: 7/10/2012 3:37:00 PM
Very touching Joyce. Your words do him honor. Peace and blessing.
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Date: 7/10/2012 2:49:00 PM
Very lovely indeed! I love the part about your "private place" you reserved for your beloved! Best wishes to you. Tanya
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Date: 7/10/2012 11:00:00 AM
What a beautiful poem in remembrance of your husband. Truly lovely!
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