That For Which She Had Yearned

That For Which She’d Yearned

She’d married young, then realized the fact
her spouse was not the type of man to act
with thoughtfulness toward her, and sometimes he
would lose his temper, but unflaggingly
she held her tongue and kept an even keel.
Oblivious to how he made her feel,
her husband threw abusive words. The wife
was one who could forgive despite this strife.
She daily prayed to God her husband’s soul
would soften and her marriage be made whole.

Faith and compassion she had plenty of,
and so the wife gave all she could of love.
She could have held resentment for his ways.
Instead she was forgiving all her days.
In time, the woman saw change take effect!
Her spouse was showing HER love and respect.
He opened up! Surprisingly, this spouse
now brings her gifts and helps her with the house!
Her constant kindness, love, and faith has turned
her marriage into that for which she’d yearned!

Nov, 4, 2017
For The Healing Power of Love Poetry Contest of  Line Gauthier

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/16/2017 7:51:00 PM
Touching poem, Andrea. Thanks for participating in my contest.
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Date: 11/11/2017 10:12:00 PM
Beautiful write, my friend, and so much emotion and wisdom within ... ironic how life and experience can transform the most sure of things into surprises of growth and fulfillment. Blessings, Andrea - loved it! :-)
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Date: 11/10/2017 11:25:00 PM
Congratulations, Andrea, on a great write. Hugs eve ~`*
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Date: 11/8/2017 10:40:00 PM
This poem is coincidental for me. My friend was describing to me just yesterday, how she transformed her difficult husband through softness. I was amazed because I could have never. I don't let anything go.
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Date: 11/5/2017 11:20:00 PM
Beautiful story.... the tale of love..
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Date: 11/5/2017 9:03:00 PM
Very beautiful and very unexpected...I thought He would never change...I read poems a very long time...I loved it....
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Date: 11/5/2017 9:01:00 PM
Nice tale! I am still looking for love. I have had plenty of girlfriends in my life but have always been afraid to "tie the knot" So at 62 I am alone. I am glad you liked my postcard poem - the show was very enjoyable. Peace &Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 11/5/2017 12:56:00 PM
Very beautiful Andrea! Love does have the power to liberate and change lives! Kindest regards!
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Date: 11/5/2017 7:56:00 AM
Wow, Andrea, I have a friend going through this same situation. She has given up hopes of changing him and I don’t expect he will either but I pray for her every day. I am happy that your life is closer to what you dreamed for. John
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Date: 11/5/2017 6:28:00 AM
This is such a wonderful and lovely write my friend! The thing about this is that is exactly the way my grandparents were! By the time that I came into existence the man had started to become better, notice how I said started...he was still not the kindest man, and one that demanded her to work for money that she never saw until she got old and grey and couldn't use it anymore (and it went back to him after she died, sigh)! But he got better after she got sick! Just like your poem expressed! GW
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Date: 11/4/2017 9:14:00 PM
It is great when that happens. Sadly, too often it does not. Good luck in the contest, Andrea.
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Date: 11/4/2017 8:24:00 PM
Gosh I'm amazed to read it's partially autobiographical Andrea and it looks like a leopard CAN change their spots! Life isn't easy and I know you have worked so hard at your marriage:-) hugs jan xx
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/4/2017 8:30:00 PM
The most exaggerated part was making myself look like mother teresa!!
Date: 11/4/2017 8:18:00 PM
I loved this, I have seen this happen with a few of my parents friends, it was surprising, but I found it beautiful as well. I am sure it doesn't happen often but when it does, warms the heart, great poem!
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Date: 11/4/2017 6:09:00 PM
it would be nice if kindness could change someone completely, I suppose it could happen, I have yet to see it...good luck
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/4/2017 8:05:00 PM
maybe not completely but it can happen to make someone very improved. Also I saw a movie today very inspiring true story about such a change . It is a wonderful movie called: Same Kind of Difference as Me.
Date: 11/4/2017 2:34:00 PM
Interesting spin on the contest theme, Andrea. As others have commented, it would be lovely if this happened, but - in the harsh light of reality - I'm afraid it''s unlikely *that* type of husband would be able to change.. Nice rhythm and flow, though - good luck with your entry! Kind regards, John.
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Date: 11/4/2017 1:06:00 PM
A tale of love that wins over--well written Andrea--best for a win!
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Date: 11/4/2017 11:47:00 AM
WOW...wouldn't that be nice if it happened in every case. Great write, dear. Good luck
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Date: 11/4/2017 11:11:00 AM
I don't think that really happens. God luck in contest though
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/4/2017 4:55:00 PM
This is partially autobiographical. I just don't get gifts or housework done for me. haha.
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