Remnants of Love

Remnants of Love

Nearly ten years since you were called away,
yet still I recall as yesterday your touch,
Your smile, your sense of fun and joy with life.
I remember you playing your guitar, singing along.

You cooking a gourmet meal with great a-plume. 
Sharing a bottle of wine over cards or backgammon.
You filled my life with the sunshine of love as
together we shared glances at a humorous joke.

We shared daily strife's with practiced ease
facing each and all together standing strong.
Still I feel your touch in night's shadows
as you softly flit by reminding me of us.

Lonely now is life as I travel onwards,
none can take your place within my heart.
Some good men have tried, yet they can never
be you or be able to share life with your ghost.

Yet as I pause, remembering all you taught me
and experiences we had together I am happy.
Sometimes in life less is indeed far more
now I treasure the memories we made together 

written 08/26/2014

contest True Love #2
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 28, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Hi Shadow, Thank you for commenting on my comment. I want to take this time and wish you a wonderful New Year. I'm making this my year of new hopes and new opportunities. I have a good feeling, 2015 will be one of Poetry Soups Brighter and Better Years. Sending warm hugs. Always & Forever Linda
Hamilton Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:27 AM
hi Linda and ty you are a good friend Happy New Year to you and yours hugs
Allison Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 6:05 PM
such a touching write many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM
I would fly my hubby over to help - it would be a lot cheaper than that - grr so expensive am just glad you are sorted:-) Hugs jan xxx
Hamilton Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 8:26 AM
ty Jan I think I am sorted out now £230 later lol but that gives me a year of 24/7 support. hugs will visit you asap
Stoner Jr Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM
congratulations Shadow on your win, well done
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:39 PM
ty so much Robert hugs
Yvonne Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 7:56 AM
There is no love more True than what you share with us here Shadow. Congratulations on your win. May 2015 be your best year yet. This is a fav for me. Lots Of Love, Maurice.
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:39 PM
ty Maurice I have not been able to get in my PC is playing up and will not load poetry soup most of the time. grr. I am not ignoring people hugs
A   Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:40 AM
SHADOW, Congratulations!!! Thank you for supporting my contest. Sorry, it took this long to post the winning poems. Stop by my latest blog "A Woman's Gift" if you'd like. Enjoy life and the Holidays. :) Always ~LINDA~
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:36 PM
ty Linda glad to see you hugs
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 6:18 PM
oh my, this one is not fiction, is it? Sometimes we can't be sure here, but it seems so sincere. I'm sorry for your loss if it is a true story. A very well written and touching poem, dear.
Richards Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 9:57 AM
I feel as if this poem is based on a true feeling from the heart.......beautifully written, Shadow, it is very moving!
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:33 PM
yes it is ty Carrie hugs
A. Sharma Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Very emotional touching write Shadow! I cud really feel sadness in it! Great work!
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:32 PM
ty Dr Upma hugs
Sathasivam Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM
Excellent. Very touching write. Tfs
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:32 PM
ty so much Ravi hugs
Andresen Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 4:56 AM
- Heartbreaking, touching poem Shadow - Love the line: "Lonely now is life as I travel onwards, none can take your place within my heart." - Beautiful !!!! - I wish you a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM
ty AL hugs
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