Notes About The Poem

Sometimes Love Is Not Enough

He loved his grandpa with all his heart
All the hugs in the world
Could not heal him
How we dreaded the time when
Memories would be all that’s left



AP: 3rd place 2025

Submitted on September 8, 2019 for contest SOMETIMES LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 3RD
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La France Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Line congratulations on your win
Gauthier Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Thanks, Constance. Much appreciated.
Theraven Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 11:35 PM
Line, Life is so preciously priceless when we care to share it. And that's all that really matters. -Richard
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 11:49 PM
Thanks, Richard. Much appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 11:56 PM
God bless him and you. There are no words to adequately express the love in that photo.
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 11:49 PM
Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.
One Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Gauthier Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 11:50 PM
Thanks, SO. Much appreciated.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 3:29 AM
I miss my grandparents so much... this is wonderful. Blessings to you
Gauthier Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:29 AM
I know what you mean, I feel the same.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 2:59 AM
Wonderfully done, my friend. Bravo.
Gauthier Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:30 AM
Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 12:18 PM
So expressive are your words, Line! So touching is the photo! Absolutely, sweet memories remain those unhealed wounds! The aches of Love! Deep and beautiful! A FAV. Regards and blessings.
Gauthier Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Thank you so much, Besma, for your lovely visit and compliment.
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