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Why did you have to leave Just when snow was falling? Couldn’t you have waited Till daffodils swept the land? Did you know I wasn’t ready To face the world alone? Why were you in such a hurry What was it, calling you home? Don’t you know I’m lost Without you? Have you forgotten My Laughter? Have I forgotten yours? Next time you must Let me go first.

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J. Summers

Date: 1/31/2023 5:04:00 PM

Wow, this really tugs at the heart. Beautifully written and expressed. John

Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Date: 1/7/2023 6:02:00 AM

Thank you, John, I do appreciate your lovely comments. You are right about the deep sadness. I lost my husband 30 years ago this December and it still feels fresh. Writing about it helps. I am trying to have positive thoughts for the new year. Hoping to have hope. I wish you a very good 2023! Ellen

John Gondolf

Date: 1/5/2023 5:43:00 AM

I can feel a deep nagging sadness in this verse, Ellen, I hope all is well and this new year will be the best ever. John