Outlines of Time

He was a kind man, hurt by life
                                       She, a caring widow
                                 Together, sweet love so tender
                                    Two souls, outlined by hope.

                               Yet outlines of time have strange plans 
                                     His limp hand she now clings
                                As he lies silent near death's door
                                      She hears the angels sing. 







Written on 3/28/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 5/16/2015 12:11:00 AM
This one went beyond the outlines of time, into the realm of heavenly peace. Congrats on your win.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/16/2015 8:12:00 AM
Thank you, Andrra. I appreciate your kind words. I agree with you. Time is fleeting, transient and sometimes mysterious as well.
Date: 5/15/2015 1:19:00 PM
Lovely imagery; sad and touching. I can well feel these lines of yours, Laura. Congrats on a lovely win. // paul
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:40:00 PM
Thank you, Paul, for your comments. I appreciate it very much!
Date: 5/15/2015 12:50:00 PM
Ahh!! So in love that she can share in his angel visit..Congrats!! Sara
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:41:00 PM
Yes, they had a sweet and enduring love. Thank you for your kind comments.
Date: 5/15/2015 4:31:00 AM
Beautiful and sad. The believer's final destination is just one last breath away. Congratulations, Laura! Kim
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:43:00 PM
This is true, Kim! They will one day reunite in heaven. God bless :)
Date: 5/14/2015 9:05:00 PM
Sad, but written so well. Congrats. BG
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:44:00 PM
Thank you, Barbara. Yes, this is sad and true. We will miss our dear friend and be there for his loving wife.
Date: 5/14/2015 7:41:00 PM
Laura :-) Amazing Lines, Congratulations ~LINDA~
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:46:00 PM
Thank you, Linda. I wish this was only a story, but it is true. We Willis our dear friend, Dave.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:46:00 PM
That's "will miss".
Date: 5/14/2015 6:32:00 PM
Sad, but lovely in sentiment and imagery, Laura. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:48:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra. I wrote this right when these events were really happening. We will dearly miss our friend.
Date: 5/14/2015 5:59:00 PM
beautifully penned but so sad - congrats on your win:-) On reading your comments I am so sorry for your loss:-( Hugs jan xx
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:50:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. It has been a hard loss, too. But we know he is in heaven now, and remain very close with his dear wife.
Date: 5/14/2015 5:21:00 PM
Laura, congratulations on your win. SKAT
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2015 3:52:00 PM
Thank you, Skat. I appreciate your kindness. We miss our friend dearly.
Date: 3/29/2015 12:25:00 PM
Laura, this is a sadly beautiful poem full of deep emotion, I know this helpless feeling of waiting for that last breath, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, why God
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/29/2015 6:14:00 PM
We grieve as our dear friend is clinging to his last days at this time. He is a believer and will soon be in the arms of his Heavenly Father. We will miss him so!
Date: 3/29/2015 12:25:00 PM
So beautiful and sad, Laura...I love the comfort and hope the last line gives...hugs, Rhonda
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Laura Leiser
Date: 3/29/2015 6:12:00 PM
I wish this were just a story, but it is a true event we are currently experiencing with our closest friend. He is only 59 yr. old. We know he'll join The Lord in paradise soon. We feel for his sweet wife. Thanks for your comments.
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