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MURAL PAINTED BY EVE ROPER

She Sits Alone

Emilia sits all alone and she reminisces
Of sweet romance and gentle kisses
She misses her husband; he’s away at war
Still she longs for him to be with her once more  

Tears well up in her sapphire blue eyes
As she longs for his touch and she can’t disguise
The pain she feels deep down in her heart
over the many months they’ve been apart

She reads over his letters time and time again
He’s away on a mission and he can’t explain
where it is in the world that he’s been sent 
But he sends his wages to pay their rent

Emilia gazes at the photos of their wedding day
and the collage she made from her scented bouquet
She still wears her blonde hair plaited upon her head
It’s the very same style she wore when they were wed 

The silence is broken as their baby daughter cries
She has her mummy’s fair hair and her daddy’s blue eyes
Emilia picks up the baby from her nursery cot
and cuddles her gently, for now she’s all Emilia’s got

She sits alone Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper

08-05-17

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Dale Gregory Cozart August 14, 2017 at 10:19 AM Congrats, Jan!

Eve Roper August 13, 2017 at 6:32 PM Thank you for entering my contest, Jan , very sad, well-crafted poem with, fantastic flow and rhyme. Congratulations on your win. ~*

Susan Ashley August 13, 2017 at 6:28 PM Hi Jan, a heartfelt poem rich with emotion. Congratulations on your win!

Janis Medders Tobechi August 10, 2017 at 2:38 PM I can't see a portrait either so I can make an entry but this is an image filled, beautiful picture. Good luck in the contest. Looks like a winner. Jan Allison August 10, 2017 at 2:46 PM Thanks so much Janis i will re load the picture xx:-) hugs jan xx

Lenna Walker August 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM I can't see a portrait, but I didn't need one. This is a wonderful write Jan. Best of luck in the contest :) Jan Allison August 10, 2017 at 10:10 AM oh has the picture disappeared I can see it on my page these things are happening too often:-( hugs jan x

Constance La France August 7, 2017 at 2:23 PM Jan this is so beautifully penned and full of emotion perfect for the contest Jan Allison August 7, 2017 at 3:56 PM Thanks Constance I hope Eve likes it I write for so few contests these days as more and more a premiere:-( hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael August 6, 2017 at 4:42 AM This is nice... I enjoyed reading it...Good morning to you Jan...Have a nice day Jan Allison August 6, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thanks so much Arturo:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit August 5, 2017 at 9:52 PM Good portrait of the portrait! It took some imagination to get her to talk the way you did. Jan Allison August 6, 2017 at 4:14 AM Thanks Vijay I found the images very inspiring:-) hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian August 5, 2017 at 12:32 PM Awwwww...Jan. What an emotional piece. That daughter is a comfort to her heart, I'm sure. Good luck in the contest, hon. Hugs Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 2:56 PM Thank you Eileen I hope Eve likes my poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May August 5, 2017 at 9:46 AM Very nicely penned Jan....a tender portrait Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 2:56 PM Thanks Joseph :-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane August 5, 2017 at 6:20 AM This is a glimpse into the serious side of a versatile poetess. You captured the woman's sorrow with words, Jan. Lovely write. Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 3:02 PM Aww thanks for such positive comments Lin I do surprise folks with a serious write from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey August 5, 2017 at 4:36 AM Wow, this one flowed extremely well, and yet I was able to have each line sink in as you have delivered it with the greatest of skill! I surely loved reading you kindhearted poem here this morning, a true gem! Great Work!! Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 3:13 PM Thanks for your lovely comment Russell:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior August 5, 2017 at 1:32 AM Your verse sits alone Jan...nicely penned my friend...god bless...^WW^ Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 3:14 PM Thanks ^WW^ :-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel August 5, 2017 at 12:10 AM Aww! This one tugs at my heart, must be so difficult for all the soldiers' wives, well expressed, Jan:) Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 3:18 PM Thanks Jo :-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 4, 2017 at 11:09 PM Lovely write Jan :) xomo! Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 3:19 PM Cheers Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol B. August 4, 2017 at 9:15 PM You brought her to life. Jan this poem is fantastic. :) Jan Allison August 5, 2017 at 2:53 PM Aww thanks Carol I struggle to write romantic poetry and hope Eve likes my poem :-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe August 4, 2017 at 7:54 PM Great storytelling, Jan. It goes well with the painting - good luck in the contest! Jan Allison August 4, 2017 at 7:56 PM Thanks Agnes the mural is amazing this is only a small part of it ! Eve is very gifted both as a painter and poet:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands August 4, 2017 at 7:52 PM That is a well written story in your poem to go with the painting. Good luck in the contest :) Jan Allison August 4, 2017 at 7:54 PM Thanks Heidi and hubby helped me to put his pictures on the storm poem so I have had a good day:-) hugs jan xx