Not So Long Ago

Not so long ago beneath a bright blue summer’s sky
There your eyes met mine how wondrous was the sight;
We walked together hand-in-hand long into the night.

Not so long ago I held you firmly in my arms 
That we should never part or you wander from my side; 
We promised then our love to share never more to hide.

Not so long ago in a hostile foreign land
I held your picture tight, and kissed your lovely face;
I wondered how you spent your day, longing for your embrace.

Not so long ago I heard your familiar, lovely voice
Though we couldn’t touch I wiped away your tears;
I’ll be home before you’ll know it to quiet all your fears. 

Not so long ago you found me standing in a crowd
There our love embraced and never to let go;
I cherished every single moment more than you should know. 

Not so long ago I watched the autumn’s setting sun
With shadows growing long and hours passing by
We tasted love’s sweetest nectar, and sorrow’s bitter cry.

Not so long ago beneath a bright blue summer’s sky
There your eyes met mine how wondrous was the sight; 
We walked together hand-in-hand long into the night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Greener Avatar
February 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Very beautiful and endearing poem filled with such romance. Well done
Anderson Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I loved this! So inspiring and sweet!
Eastman Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 9:25 AM
I felt touched by the moments displayed. Congratulations on the win. So Very well done!
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July 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Jonathan, , Anne, has nice taste ..... congrats with your Song Lyrics entry... love~ SKAT
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July 14, 2013 at 5:54 PM
enjoyed your winning poem, in the lyric poem contest.... always *LINDA
Zerbst Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 5:33 PM
What musical lyrics! Excellent form and sentiment, which in my book makes for a favourite poem.
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July 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Congrats a lovely song you have written
Jones Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM
Very lovely...congratulations... well deserved...
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April 19, 2013 at 2:49 AM
Congrats on your wonderful write and wonderful win Jonathan. Well Done!~A.O
A   Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Jonathan , Congratulations in Craig's "Empty Tissue Box " contest;-) always~ PD
Jones Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Congratulations... :-)
Sister Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Truly magical, congrats j.
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April 6, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Great read. Enjoyed your poem.
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