Tell Her

Life is but a fleeting mist. What is now, will soon be missed. Seize the moment, say in words: God’s greatest to you, was her. Days of ordinary passing, Too soon leave for nothing’s lasting. Take the time to cherish her, All widowers surely concur. For when death’s door is finally closed, No words or sonnets you’ve composed Can reach the ears that once desired, Your Love and words to lift; inspire. Nothing in this world can bring What you alone have offering. Make the call, write the letter Let her know you won’t forget her. Death’s toll rings and she is gone A vacuum fills and a fullness drawn. While you can, express your heart Before too soon, she will depart.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/17/2021 2:21:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Tom :)

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:10:00 PM

Sunshine, thanks for taking the time to write me. I truly appreciate it.

John Lawless

Date: 8/15/2021 3:15:00 AM

Puts me in mind of Joni Mitchell's line "I really don't know clouds at all, It's clouds illusions I recall". Congrats on POTD Milt, beautifully done.

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:09:00 PM

Thank you, John.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/14/2021 10:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD.

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:08:00 PM

Thank you, Victor.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 8/14/2021 7:14:00 PM

Really good advice to all. Great poem worthy of Potd. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:07:00 PM

Thank you, Rama. Blessings to you.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/14/2021 6:28:00 PM

"Life is but a fleeting mist, while you can, express your heart" I completely agree. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:04:00 PM

Brandy, your words are powerful and so kind. Thank you for your moving comments.

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 8/14/2021 2:44:00 PM

Congratulations on scoring a POTD with this poignant poem!

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:01:00 PM

Jennifer, I am moved that you and others wrote me. Thank you so much!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/14/2021 2:35:00 PM

Congratulations for your beautiful POTD with such an important message :)

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 11:00:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi so very much.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2021 2:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your poem of the day win. A beautiful write. I Love It. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:59:00 PM

Hi Paula, as I wrote to others...I just learned of POTD this evening! I usually see zero comments on my poems so imagine my shock and surprise at this! I AM having a blessed day thanks to you and others.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/14/2021 1:58:00 PM

That’s a lovely poem Tom, poet or not one should say or write the words that tell a loved they’re the best thing that ever walked the earth. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:56:00 PM

Belle, YES!! We need to tell those we love what they mean to us. Thank you for your note.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/14/2021 1:44:00 PM

Congratulations on being the POTD Tom, a really fine piece penned excellently telling the importance of loving each other when we have each other here on earth. Take care from Scotland, Gordon

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:54:00 PM

Gordon, I am thrilled that it touched you and others. Thank you for your gracious comments.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/14/2021 11:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Tom, for a fine-tuned, well-composed piece.

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:52:00 PM

I am truly humbled by POTD. Thank you for taking the time to comment on the poem, I appreciate it very much.

Ken Rone

Date: 8/14/2021 10:55:00 AM

Such a contemplative piwce Tom. The judges made a wise POTD choice. Congratulations- Ken

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:50:00 PM

Thank you, Ken. I need to find these judges and thank them. :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/14/2021 10:34:00 AM

Stunningly beautiful poem Tom. Congratulations on POTD!

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:48:00 PM

Maureen, wow...I just learned of POTD this evening. Words like yours are so encouraging, thank you so much.

John Lawless

Date: 8/14/2021 9:50:00 AM

Advice to many which we had followed. Excellent write Tom. Poignant and piercing.

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:46:00 PM

John, I am very grateful for your comments. Thank you

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 8/14/2021 9:36:00 AM

Oh Wow that's great advice and when reading-only became better and more captivating, You have the POTD Absolutely Well done, Congratulations :)

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:44:00 PM

Thank you, Paris. I sincerely appreciate your kindness.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/14/2021 8:45:00 AM

Hello Tom congratulations re: the honor of POTD being bestowed on you, Blessings, Jennifer

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:42:00 PM

Thank you, Jennifer. This was so unexpected. I just found out tonight about POTD. What a thrill for me. Thanks for your note.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/14/2021 7:28:00 AM

Beautifully done. Lovely writing. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, Love, Gina

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:39:00 PM

Many thanks, Gina! God bless you.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/14/2021 6:29:00 AM

Love is an emotion to be shared not kept within, and we should share it every chance we have. Your words hold so much truth, Tom, Congrats on POTD. John

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:38:00 PM

Thank you, John. Love IS an emotion to be shared. Thanks for your encouragement.

Constance La France

Date: 8/14/2021 6:27:00 AM

Tom, beautiful and emotional, I know exactly what you mean, words unsaid hang over a person like a dark shadow. Congratulations on receiving POTD enjoy the honor ~Constance

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:35:00 PM

Constance, that's why we write...to convey life's deepest emotions, longings and those intangibles that long to be satisfied somehow. Thank you for sharing your writing and encouragement. I value it very much.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/14/2021 12:53:00 AM

A verse written from the heart Tom, but also excellent advice. Congratulations on POTD,enjoy the honour. Tom

Tom Valles
Date: 8/22/2021 10:31:00 PM

Thank you very much, Tom. I appreciate your kind words.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2021 3:05:00 PM

Your poem really touches my heart Tom. I lost my husband one year ago and it seems like only yesterday. I am happy that I shared my poetry with him while he was still alive. This is such a moving beautiful poem that expresses how important it is to share your love through words that may be read again and again. I am putting this lovely poem into my faves. Thank you for sharing it. Blessings and Aloha

Tom Valles
Date: 8/13/2021 11:20:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie for your kind words. I lost my parents a few years ago and the void is still so deep. I hope people will heed the exhortation to love others more while we can. Blessings to you.