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One Syllable Workout

I stare where he once stood Shocked he is here no more I wait to see him at the door But hope has done no good Where is the love he once swore was mine This day each year he'd hold me through the eve Thoughts of when we wed shared as we dine Where's the man who once said he would not leave Now with just the dim lit moon as friend I sit and wait for him to turn the bend To keep sane my loss of love I must pen And pray we'll meet when I reach my end

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 8/4/2022 8:38:00 AM
Wow, each word is one syllable, and yet you were able to create this gem!
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Date: 8/16/2022 5:08:00 PM
It was a brain workout for sure lol. Thank you Juliet. Rough month, hoping to be on a bit more.
Date: 5/3/2018 9:57:00 AM
Nice job; -JT
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Date: 5/3/2018 4:45:00 PM
Thank you James :)
Date: 1/30/2018 10:22:00 PM
This poem went right through me. Hit me right in the gut. I didn't even realize that all the words were one-syllable the first time I read it. Hats off to you, my friend. Best, Gershon
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Date: 1/31/2018 11:40:00 AM
Dear Mr Wolf thank you very much for the attention you've given me; I am most grateful.
Date: 1/29/2018 2:48:00 AM
OH....don't reach your end ever, Shadow, but what an ending to this poem of longing. Beautiful.
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Date: 1/29/2018 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Eilee. I've seen many women in their sorrow get angry, for a time, after the loss of their husband; and I can somewhat understand why. So this was for them.
Date: 1/15/2018 8:04:00 PM
This is fascinating, Shadow. Almost as difficult as "fem bogstaver" (five letter words), which you nailed, by the way. Great write.
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Date: 1/16/2018 8:12:00 AM
Lol definitely easier than the fem! Thanks Rhoda :)
Date: 1/7/2018 4:54:00 PM
You are so talented Shadow. Such a beautiful poem written with one syllable words. Solid proof that less can be so much more. Well penned indeed.
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Date: 1/9/2018 12:11:00 PM
I am very humbled by your compliment Edward. That means a lot to me.
Date: 12/24/2017 7:18:00 AM
This is really amazing stuff, Shadow, with just one syllable words, wow!! loss of love is good if it gives birth to such awesome poetry;)
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Date: 12/24/2017 8:18:00 PM
Hey there Jo! Thank you :)
Date: 12/22/2017 6:35:00 PM
A well crafted poem of one-syllable words deftly done Shadow. This sadly beautiful poem, with lovely rhyme and rhythm, depicts your lost love like a 'shadow of the past'... An elegant and eloquent write my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/22/2017 8:02:00 PM
Susan you give such beautiful comments. Thank you so much.
Date: 12/20/2017 2:40:00 PM
It is devastating when love is lost; but if it was truly meant to be, the loved one will return. If not, you may find an even greater love! What an excellent piece written with one syllable words that flow so smoothly from your pen! Your talent shines, my friend. Best wishes. Pandita
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Date: 12/20/2017 3:34:00 PM
That is so very kind of you Pandita; thank you.
Date: 12/20/2017 11:46:00 AM
Very nicely written, Shadow, this looks like it must have been quite a challenge. John
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Date: 12/20/2017 11:51:00 AM
Honestly John it was much easier than the 5 letter poem we just finished! lol thank you again dear John.
Date: 12/19/2017 9:29:00 PM
Well crafted, sad and beautiful...I believe that love will be reunited :)
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Date: 12/19/2017 9:36:00 PM
As do I Chris :) Thank you
Date: 12/19/2017 5:38:00 PM
YOu did a really good job using only one syllable words. And it is quite smooth flowing!!
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Date: 12/19/2017 6:01:00 PM
Thank you Andrea. Definitely wasn't as easy as I thought it would be going into it lol.
Date: 12/19/2017 2:15:00 PM
This is so sad. So well crafted and eloquent. xomo
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Date: 12/19/2017 3:31:00 PM
Thanks Maureen :) I once saw a contest for poems with only one syllable words. I didn't enter but it sounded like fun to try ;)

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