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She Held My Heart

She Held My Heart
Poetic expression by JC Hawkens

On a Crisp Autumn day
I met an Angel of such gentle Grace
The warmth of her smile
The soothing of her voice
The melting of my heart

And within that faithful day
She listened to my sad story
And she Judged me not
She replied not in sympathy
But in truth she offered
Confessed her own troubles and doubts
She showed me that I was not alone

Mended my soul
Healed my splintered Heart
Shared a careful whisper
A soft touch

It is but only once in a thousand years
That one happens upon an Angel
And knows with a single smile
That this woman holds my Heart

If only I had the Courage to tell Her!!

Copyright © Jc Hawkens | Year Posted 2019

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Line Gauthier Date: 1/27/2021 4:50:00 PM It was wonderful to find this lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ well penned Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/17/2020 3:58:00 PM Well worth multiple reads. Blessings Rick. Let me know when you post a new one. ;0) Login to Reply

J Hamilton Gist Date: 4/27/2020 8:13:00 PM Had me one like that too. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/19/2020 8:41:00 AM Beautifully and sadly expressed. A perfect piece to make your grand entrance to the Soup. Welcome to the soup. Sorry for the late welcome. Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/19/2020 11:35:00 AM Thank you very much for the warm welcome and beautiful comment. Poetry Soup is a wonderful community to be apart of.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/18/2020 5:03:00 PM A warm welcome to Poetry Soup JC. I love reading romantic poetry I can relate to. This is beautifully expressed! Very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie : ) Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/18/2020 6:54:00 PM Thank you for the warm welcome. I do love Poetry Soup. Your comments are most endearing to me. Aloha, I hear Hawaii is a beautiful place.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/18/2020 2:10:00 PM ahhh, what a marvelous first post you made here at Soup. I agree with John, this is so wisful and I love wistful poetry! Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/18/2020 3:48:00 PM The girl in the Poem is, My Lovely Fall Dream, from a couple of other poems I've written. Jc Hawkens Date: 4/18/2020 3:39:00 PM Thank you Andrea your words and poems are a true inspiration.

John Watt Date: 4/18/2020 11:33:00 AM JC, this is a wistful and beautiful first entry for you here at Poetry Soup. I have been too shy in the past to express my feelings in the moment, but have learned from my regrets to be more open and vulnerable and 'in the moment'. This poem touched my heart and is going into my faves to be enjoyed again and again. Blessings ~ John Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/18/2020 3:37:00 PM Thank you, I believe when I first posted this, I wrote at the top of the poem that it was a Poetic Expression because I didn't know if it was poetry at the time. Sandra Adams gave me a lot of encouragement. Writing Poetry was a total departure from anything I had ever done before. Your words are an encouragement to me. Bless you, my friend,

David Smith Date: 4/11/2020 8:22:00 PM I am so glad you decided to write this as we need to spread the word that romance is still alive and one person's failure can spur another on and the prize is as near as one gets to heaven in this life for those who reach out and see themselves as worthy of it. Hope you keep safe at this time and have many more gems to share with us. Best regards David in NZ Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/13/2020 3:51:00 AM Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. And for these Beautiful comments. If more people only listened to there hearts what a wonderful world this would be. Stay safe JC Hawkens

Gideon Foli Date: 4/11/2020 5:22:00 PM What a lovely poem JC. Grace is poured unto thy lips and unbeknownst to many is your poetic tips. Thanks for your visit on my latest poems JC. Welcome to the world of Poetrysoup! Love and hugs my dear friend! Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/13/2020 3:28:00 AM Ah, thank you for those lovely words, my friend. And the warm welcome to Poetry Soup. I am delighted you had a chance to read my poem. Stay safe. JC Hawkens

William Darnell Sr Date: 4/9/2020 10:55:00 PM I really delight to read JC. And I see you are fairly new as well, so a very warm welcome to PoetrySoup. Truly a delight. Best of Wishes, William Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 4:10:00 PM Thank you, William, for the Beautiful comment and warm welcome. Best wishes to you as well, my friend. Stay Safe, and I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Susan Jeavons Date: 4/8/2020 4:31:00 PM Lovely poem J.C. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Susan Maree Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 4:11:00 PM Thank you, Susan, for these lovely words and sincere welcome. Hugs, Stay safe ,and I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Ralph Sergi Date: 4/8/2020 8:53:00 AM Hi J.C.: Like you, I have many angels from time to time that encouraged me to move on to meet another angel. Great Poetry! Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 4:13:00 PM Blessings to you indeed, my friend. Glad you were able to find another angel. Thank you for the beautiful comment. Stay safe. JC Hawkens

Catie Lindsey Date: 4/7/2020 7:17:00 PM Hi JC. :-) I read all of the poems you have posted here today. Your poetry speaks to me and stirs inside. Yet I just wanted you to know that I am now a sincere fan of your poetry. Welcome to PoetrySoup. Catie Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 4:38:00 PM Thank you, Catie, for taking the time to read my poems. I appreciate the warm comment and pleasant welcome. Stay safe and well. Sincerely, JC Hawkens. PS Welcome to Poetry Soup

Paul Callus Date: 4/5/2020 11:35:00 AM That definitely was a case of love at first sight, JC. Probably it applied to you and to her...two angels who shared a lot, except their love. Regards // paul Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 3:54:00 PM There was love between us, but for reasons, not of the heart, I chose a different path. But I feel that things happen for a reason. As I fondly look back, I now realize that I should listen to my heart more. And to this I found Poetry and I am letting my heart sing. Thank you Paul, for your beautiful words my friend. Stay safe, and I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

David Smith Date: 4/1/2020 7:12:00 PM A truely timeless piece which would pass muster in centuries past and future. Hope you are finding soup to your liking as it will be staple if lockdown continues for a while. Keep posting new recipes. Don't fancy soy soup though. Our garden is overflowing with silver beet and spring onion and pumpkins coming along nicely. Hope you are not locked down in claustrophobic space. Best regards David in NZ Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 4/11/2020 3:42:00 PM You, my friend, are far too kind. But I humbly thank you for this gracious comment and the warm welcome. Thank you. And many blessings to you and your beautiful garden. Stay safe and well, my friend. JC Hawkens

Line Gauthier Date: 1/5/2020 11:33:00 AM Oh JC, what a lovely poem and surprise ending. Welcome to PoetrySoup with this awesome first poem. Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 3/29/2020 5:53:00 PM As always, Line, thank you for the kind words, my friend. Stay safe.

Maria Williams Date: 12/3/2019 10:55:00 PM What a lovely write JC. I'm sure the courage will come. You should send her this poem. Welcome to PS....Maria Hugs Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 12/31/2019 9:14:00 AM Thank you for your kind words. Always wonderful to hear from you.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 11/22/2019 5:14:00 PM Sweet poem.....she is probably wishing you would......nothing ventured..... Keep on writing. It is good for the soul. SuZ Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 11/22/2019 6:15:00 PM This is true... It is the fuel that feeds our souls. In both writing and reading. Thank you for the comment and the advice. ps. She knows. and she is the inspiration that brings out the Poet in me.

Sandra Adams Date: 11/17/2019 8:41:00 PM i believe we all meet angels along life's path...they are there to pick us up when we are down, i hope you find the courage you need to let your angel know... good write! :) Login to Reply Jc Hawkens Date: 11/18/2019 6:30:00 AM I did 35 years later. Now that I think back. I penned a poem titled Insomnia's Dream 35 years ago. After I had met her. I didn't write anything else till recently. We met again at a friend's wedding. I let her know how I felt all those years ago.(She was love at first sight.) We had lost touch and slowly we are reconnecting. It would appear she is also my muse. Thank you for the comment.