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Take Me Tenderly

She walked into the living room, and there he was..... Deceased.....on the floor. The man who taught her to be herself, was gone forever more. She lit a candle in her soul, to always be herself. And now the candle flickered.... No more great books of the Western World? Those years they studied Aristotle and Plato's Republic? He was gone, she was still here. Her wedding ring, sparkled in the moonlight. She smiled, knowing he was speaking in God's ear. For the rest of her life, she had many battles to face and knew her imprint on life would be far from small. So as the days of her life now end, she Is supremely grateful. She knew ...to be different, costs! To be one of the crowd....far easier. But they had made a pact to speak out when things were wrong! He might be gone, but she went on through life. Much like the Olympic Runner with a torch, shinning bright. Forever calling out wrongs and making things right. Her shroud awaits her, but in fear she will not live. But be herself fully,in spite of any and all missives. The friends that leave, she had to forget. As she walked on life's rocky parapet. It may be time for her Poetry to end, She and her works, so obviously disliked. But since when did that stop her? She was far from a childish, shy tyke! 7/28/2021 ~1~ ~Dedication to my love and fellow liberator~

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/31/2021 12:46:00 PM

Panagiota 'She was far from a childish, shy tyke!' Not too far I hope. “The joy and smile of even one child is worth more than the prancing intellects of a thousand men.” – Bryant McGill

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/31/2021 5:17:00 PM

Richard..I was raised to be a very proper young girl I just liked that line. I questioned things in life but was too shy to say them! I do now, though. I love the quote by McGill. Thank you. Boorish, intellectuals, whether long winded or those who think their job in life is to make one liners are not appealing to me. Bring on the real mensch. Merci, Panagiota

Eve Roper

Date: 7/28/2021 8:26:00 PM

Wonderful write and great tribute makes you the person you are.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2021 10:37:00 PM

Dearest Eve, I have a sense that you know who I am! Hope he can see this tribute from wherever his soul dances. Merci Panagiota

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2021 11:54:00 AM

-Life consists of a lot of resistance ... but we can choose who we want to be when life turns against us ... there are no magic wands ... but our own strength ... and move on ... accept the losses - A wonderful poem, Pangie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2021 9:14:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise! Each day is a new beginning...always a challenge comes my way. I am up for any of them. Panagiota

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/28/2021 11:08:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, you must have good memories of your husband. There are very few of us that have good memories of our husbands. Yu are the lucky one. Hugs xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/31/2021 5:22:00 PM

Darlene..,Sometimes, years later you come across a love from your past.I got to experience that. We talked for hours. We both learned where we had failed one another. What a grand experience,)))) We became friends. One of the best learning Experiences of my life. Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/29/2021 10:22:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, Right married couples should work on their marriages I did on mine. We never argued. We talked about our problems. But that changed when he cheated on me. He never said why he did it. So I have an unanswerd question that will never be asked. Hugs xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2021 9:32:00 PM

Darlene... Somehow, women think marriage is all of good memories,or bad as in a Soap Opera? Both partners effect the marriage, Mine was far from easy.i wrote about that part which liberated me. No matter his failings, the fact is, he was the first major force in my life, who grew me like a human rose. Married people here understand and work through differences. My wishes to all marrieds here, you keep together, you forgive you move on. Anyway, it was a unique marriage, Darlene and yes, we had issues. Resentments against anyone prevent us from seeing our own shortcomings Panagiota

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/28/2021 8:13:00 AM

Beautiful write...and tribute to great love and dedication to Truth. But it ain't over till the fat lady sings, so we say -- no offense to fat ladies, most of my dearest friends having gained a few. You know what I mean. And also the great poems we write and their profound impact on the world may not be appreciated and realized in our short stay. We must never lose faith in God. Evil always devours Evil, and not just some Good. As long as the earth turns, pendulums swing back. Love Joe & Ila.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2021 9:11:00 AM

Prince De Mino. Right! evil, oppression and death always around. I know poems of dead poets that impacted my life. Prince! I have no concept that I am some good Poet. I just do my best. We need more faith on this planet. My heart to you and Ila! Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/28/2021 7:56:00 AM

Quite a tragic and emotional verse Pangie, there must be such a large void in your life and its not easy to carry on but you did. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/28/2021 8:11:00 AM

Tom, Actually I do not experience it as as a void! I used from that relationship, to keep on keeping on. To fight. To not cave in. I was blessed indeed. And indeed, have affected changes in the world for the better. Not bragging, it's a fact. Still...much work to do.-)) Beast wishes, Panagiota.