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Written 6th June 2025

Len's Story as told to me and I put it to poetry, he loved it.

Sadly Len has now passed on.

 

Once Upon a Time

Len’s Story Once upon a time I said we should wed Your pretty face blushed as you whispered “yes” Love for eternity, I promised this For fifty years we shared married life bliss. Ours was a perfect match, made in heaven Gift wrapped in love of the purest essence Every moment, minute and every hour Magnificent as a bloom in flower. It’s lonely without you, hard to go on Time lingers from dawn to setting of sun I cherish memories stored in my head Those glorious treasures forever blessed. I look at celestial stars every night Wishing you were in my arms, held tight On a high cloud in the somewhere above To hug and kiss you and show you my love. Our family joy glints through mist of my tears I’d not change a thing of those precious years In dreams we dance with arms and hearts entwined The same as we did, once upon a time. * * *
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Radice Avatar
June 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Beautifully written Beryl. Poetry is able to stir the emotions when written well and this has certainly stirred emotions. I'm guessing Len was family or a family friend. Cheers - Gary
Edmonds  Avatar
June 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Thank you Gary, Len was a friendly neighbour in the apartment block we reside in. He had a lovely singing voice and ‘Once Upon a Time’ was a favourite song of his, he told me he used to sing it to his late wife… Beryl
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sounds too good to be true. Knowing you a bit, though, it's probably 100% Truth! :) gw
Edmonds  Avatar
June 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Thanks Gershon, it’s Len’s Story, he opened his heart to me, he was missing his wife so much. Sadly Len has now passed away, but his love story lives on… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write/story you have here. Love your added note on the top. Great Ending... FAV for me... Have a lovely weekend writing away............
Edmonds  Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Thank you Paula. It’s a true story of a love that meant so much to Len and his lovely wife Ann. Have an enjoyable weekend yourself too… Beryl
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
so touching and poignant, Beryl! Like Victor, I can relate to your words.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you Sara, anyone who has lost the love of their life must feel lonely and lost, so sad it is… Beryl
Buhagiar Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I don't know how to cry, but I can relate well with this poem. Everyday I kiss the photo of my wife.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
That’s lovely Victor, my mom used to kiss my dad’s photo and wish him good night after she’d lost him. Thank you… Beryl
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