Perhaps

When I can see you in their eyes and not grieve, perhaps I shall heal.

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Line Gauthier

January 2, 2018 at 2:55 PM

Powerful one-liner. Want to keep this one nearby. A FAVE for me. Thanks and congrats, Tim.

Eve Roper

December 28, 2017 at 10:14 AM

Great verse, Tim, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*

Probir Gupta

December 28, 2017 at 5:51 AM

Touching and deep ... Congratulations ...

Paul Callus

December 27, 2017 at 7:58 AM

The healing process takes its due course, for some a never ending one. Congratulations, Tim; indeed a worthy winner! Regards and seasonal greetings to you and those close to your heart. // paul

James Inman

December 27, 2017 at 6:39 AM

I lovely poem Tim.

Andrea Dietrich

December 26, 2017 at 9:45 PM

Glad seeing you on a winner list, Tim. It assures me you are doing fine out there!! Hope you had a wonderful Xmas and congrats on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

December 26, 2017 at 2:29 PM

- Great written, everything needs time Tim - Much said a few words - Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

December 26, 2017 at 2:21 PM

So true and sometimes that is never.. Congratulations on your placement in the Monoku 1 contest Tim

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

November 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Just wanted to say hi, dear Tim. Wondering how you are, whether you are doing better. Hoping and praying that you are healing well. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way... Nikko <3

Arlene Smith

January 17, 2017 at 3:53 PM

That's the poet I remember.. Rip the heart out in a single line... Well done my friend..

Elaine George

November 28, 2016 at 9:51 AM

Grief is such a powerful emotion. I felt this so deeply and truly understand, dear Tim. Love, Elaine

Andrea Dietrich

November 25, 2016 at 10:16 AM

tim, I can't even think what contest this was any more. But it is a really strong message in this one line. Congrats

Beautiful Scars

October 13, 2016 at 11:40 AM

oh wow, sadly beautiful Tim...congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 12, 2016 at 11:10 AM

- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Tim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith

October 12, 2016 at 11:04 AM

congratulations for a great one liner Tim...

Ilene Bauer

October 11, 2016 at 4:19 PM

beautifully written with the perfect title...

Tim Smith

October 11, 2016 at 2:50 PM

So sad Tim. I can feel your love for her.

CayCay Godwin

October 11, 2016 at 2:07 PM

What Jan said. I happen to know that, like me, Jan can't take too many sad writes before our empathetic parts become saturated. You are my fourth and, perhaps, the most poetically delivered ... CayCay