'that Missing Link'

One day after years of searching
for that missing link 
he came along, without warning 
he meddled with the barricades 
I build... 

The things I used to protect myself, 
fragile me, all exposed 
and yet 
the steps we took healed us both... 

Not realizing that every day
our dependence on others 
for validation were being cut away 
not knowing we were on a journey 
of discovery of who we are 
without faceless crowds 
dictating our behavior... 

I've learned to love myself 
I've learned to love others again 
without the fear of losing them,
I've learned to be happy 
without being afraid 
that something sinister might happen 

we've grown together 
and we have grown apart 
but we are always in each other’s hearts 

Even though we're miles apart 
our paths have been cemented... 

Connections remain even distance can't separate... 

It's a friendship
 you don't ask questions about 
it’s a friendship you nurture.

Not because you are forced to,
But because it’s the one thing
That has kept us centered 
and made me embrace 
who I really am…

I will always be thankful for you…

Contest Name : “The Right Time”
By : Wilma N. Neels
Dedicated to B

020720111955

Contest: The Right Time
1st Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Fraser Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Terrific writing Wilma, no wonder it won. Belated congratulations on your success. I would mail you some snow for a snowball fight, sadly it would just melt, grrrrrrr :)
Fassbender Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Wilma, this very special person in your life is also very lucky to have you too.
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Congratulations on your win Wilma in the contest of Michael J Falotico "The Right Time" Love, Carol
George   Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 4:32 PM
A sensational free verse, Wilma. Many congrats on your WELL DESERVED WIN. Lainie
K. Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM
This sure is one super wonderful win for you, missy :) really liked this one, very well deserved :) Congrats on your win :D mwahugs
Poetess Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Congrautlations on your well deserved 1st place win on this heartwarming tribute to your friend. Love Glenna
Onclaud Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 6:01 AM
cheery kudos to you for the amazing , top award. wilms!! :) huggs
Long Avatar
July 17, 2011 at 5:21 AM
congrats on your top spot win with this excellent write..cory
Warden Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Very good...congrats on your win...
Villanueva Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM
well-said and narrated....^-^ junjun ~~~~CONGRATULATIONS~
Mehta Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM
My congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Wilma and proud sharing the prize with you,
Guzzi Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM
ahhhh I hear YOU nothing in the world's as priceless as a true friend! Light & Love
Quigley Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Congratulations on your win Wilma.
Horne Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Many congrats on your wins, my friend : )
Williams Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM
congrats on your win, well done David
Sweetheart Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Congrats Wilma on your well deserved first place win with this dynamic entry my friend.. enjoy top spot with luv..
Falotico Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Congrats on this amazing write and your 1st place win....thank you....love Michael
Mantle Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Finding a friend that can help you achieve this is something to be treasured. Congrats on your win Wilma. Best wishes Em :)
Ahmad Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM
I love reading this, nicely written Wilma... Thanks for sharing this with us!
Horne Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Lovely tribute to B, Wilma. Hope you're having a great weekend - or is it already Monday there? It's 9.30 on Sunday evening here : )
Foulk Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM
a creative and well written piece of work. thank you for commenting on Rain Finally Came.
K. Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM
This is such a touching write, Wilma and you ended this with such a heartfelt line-- I really do believe that this friend of yours (I think I have an idea, although of course I could be wrong :p) I think it is awesome that you had each other's company at that point in your lives-- but you are right, the memories will be treasured and you are always grateful==wonderful entry for the contest-- mwahugs :D
Quigley Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM
You put a capitol F on Friendship. How valuable and sometimes elusive it is. Great write. BobQ
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July 3, 2011 at 5:44 AM
Someone very special must have inspired this eloquent poem, Wilma. So glad you have someone for whom you are thankful. I am thankful for your friendship. Best wishes in the contest! Love and blessings, Carolyn (Posted an "Unsolved Mysteries" contest, but don't know if that topic will interest you.) Leaving for Key Biscayne shortly. Much love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 11:20 PM
wow, I envy you that you have someone like this to even write about. I am totally without any inspiration on this one. I think you have done an excellent job and I predict a high win for this beauty!
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