Soul Mates

~His delicate heart fading  
          With red gray streaks, her hair moist
                    She kisses with withered lips
                              Her heart’s soul goodbye 

For and in honor of Francine Roberts
And contest: Red
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations John on your win in Francine Robert's contest "Red". Love, Carol
K. Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM
This definitely pulls at the heartstrings, Moses-- no wonder it won- congrats on your win with this very touching piece! --nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 10:03 AM
wow,how did I miss ever seeing this one. What a touching and sad poem, john. Very well done. Congratulations.
Pettit Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations on your win John. You have great descriptiveness and rhyming in this entry.
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations on your big win John with this sentimental entry. Happy to share honors with you. Love, Joyce
Calhoun Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Hi John - A pretty sentiment. Congratulations on your great WIN in Francine's contest. Best wishes, KC
Biersack Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Reallly good poem :)
Kendrick Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest...Kind of sad ...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Your review was like a cool breeze on a summer day..Sara
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:48 PM
A tender story of love in just 4 small lines...well done, John!! Congratulations!
Poet Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Congrats john on your big win in this contest of Francine!Enjoyed your poem--kashinath
Fraser Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Many congrats John on your fine win in Francine's contest. Have a lovely weekend....:)
Ruebel Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Hello John, Congratulations on your win...This is such a deep and beautiful piece. So loving and gentle As Always, Shar
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Gee, I'm sorry I missed this one earlier. Must have been busy judging my own contest. This is a very moving poem and I'm so glad to see you taking the top spot in the contest, John. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Congrats Moses on your first place win in the RED contest with this exciting entry my friend.. so nice to share first place with one of the best poets on site luv.. enjoy ...
Mannan Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 6:50 AM
This had to win. It is beautiful.Many congratulations for this success.
Onclaud Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM
toppers, john.. best cheers for the win! :) huggs, nette
Roberts Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM
this was just beautiful, congrats on your first place win in my contest John
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Terrific read.Thanks for the congrats on my win.I really liked this one the words say love without speaking.Good luck in the contest.~Teresa~
Onclaud Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM
john, you mystify me! best luck in the contest! :) hugggs, nette
Mannan Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM
This is enchanting. All the best for the contest.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Sweet depth of romance Moses my friend.. a beautiful Dodoitsu for the contest.. good luck with luv.. appreciate your encouraging words on my entry also my friend...
Mehta Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Nice pen picture with good images, John. Good luck in the contest,
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