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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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Date: 8/14/2017 10:19:00 AM
Congrats, Jan!
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Date: 8/13/2017 6:32:00 PM
Thank you for entering my contest, Jan , very sad, well-crafted poem with, fantastic flow and rhyme. Congratulations on your win. ~*
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Date: 8/13/2017 6:28:00 PM
Hi Jan, a heartfelt poem rich with emotion. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/10/2017 2:38:00 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.
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2017 2:46:00 PM
Thanks so much Janis i will re load the picture xx:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 8/10/2017 9:59:00 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 :)
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/10/2017 10:10:00 AM
oh has the picture disappeared I can see it on my page these things are happening too often:-( hugs jan x
Date: 8/7/2017 2:23:00 PM
Jan this is so beautifully penned and full of emotion perfect for the contest
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/7/2017 3:56:00 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
Date: 8/6/2017 4:42:00 AM
This is nice... I enjoyed reading it...Good morning to you Jan...Have a nice day
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/6/2017 8:18:00 AM
Thanks so much Arturo:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 9:52:00 PM
Good portrait of the portrait! It took some imagination to get her to talk the way you did.
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Date: 8/6/2017 4:14:00 AM
Thanks Vijay I found the images very inspiring:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 12:32:00 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
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/5/2017 2:56:00 PM
Thank you Eileen I hope Eve likes my poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 9:46:00 AM
Very nicely penned Jan....a tender portrait
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Date: 8/5/2017 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Joseph :-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 6:20:00 AM
This is a glimpse into the serious side of a versatile poetess. You captured the woman's sorrow with words, Jan. Lovely write.
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/5/2017 3:02:00 PM
Aww thanks for such positive comments Lin I do surprise folks with a serious write from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 4:36:00 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!!
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/5/2017 3:13:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely comment Russell:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 1:32:00 AM
Your verse sits alone Jan...nicely penned my friend...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 8/5/2017 3:14:00 PM
Thanks ^WW^ :-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/5/2017 12:10:00 AM
Aww! This one tugs at my heart, must be so difficult for all the soldiers' wives, well expressed, Jan:)
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Date: 8/5/2017 3:18:00 PM
Thanks Jo :-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/4/2017 11:09:00 PM
Lovely write Jan :) xomo!
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Date: 8/5/2017 3:19:00 PM
Cheers Mo:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/4/2017 9:15:00 PM
You brought her to life. Jan this poem is fantastic. :)
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/5/2017 2:53:00 PM
Aww thanks Carol I struggle to write romantic poetry and hope Eve likes my poem :-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/4/2017 7:54:00 PM
Great storytelling, Jan. It goes well with the painting - good luck in the contest!
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/4/2017 7:56:00 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
Date: 8/4/2017 7:52:00 PM
That is a well written story in your poem to go with the painting. Good luck in the contest :)
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/4/2017 7:54:00 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
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