Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

That Very First Kiss

As I reflect upon our lives 
We thought we had forever
Until the dreaded C word came 
With so much worry 
With so much pain
We should have taken time away 
Before it took your life that day

To laugh and run 
Sit in the sun
Just you and I
‘neath clear blue sky

Turning back those hands of time
Cancer would still evolve 
For life together cannot stop 
Or happiness be put on hold

I am thankful for our good times
And the years we had together
For nothing is forever
That is certain
That is truth

And now to visit times gone by
I do not ask that question ‘Why’
For stored deep down inside my heart
These precious memories 
There forever
for my heart and soul to treasure
Never to depart

At sad times 
At happy times  
I visit and enjoy

That very first kiss
   ‘twixt this girl 
       and that boy…

Written 10th October 2019

2nd Place
Contest: If only we could turn back the hands of time
Sponsor: Silent One 

Contest:STRAND SELECT 8
Sponsor: Brian Strand
1st Place

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Brenda Chiri January 11, 2020 at 5:19 PM Ann congrats on a great win!;)

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 3:49 AM I see why this is in First Place Ann. Your poignant but beautifully written poem touches the heart. Congratulations on your deserving top win! xxoo Ann Gilmour January 11, 2020 at 6:30 AM Thank you so very much Connie for your lovely comments and congratulations. I always appreciate your visits dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper January 10, 2020 at 8:24 PM deep and very emotional write, Ann, sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Ann Gilmour January 11, 2020 at 2:34 AM Bless you dear Eve and thanks for your congratulations and hugs. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robert Lindley October 15, 2019 at 9:31 AM Love this fine poem and its closing nailed it .. Congratulations on your placement in this contest my friend.. Ann Gilmour October 16, 2019 at 1:53 PM Dear Robert, thank you so much for your congratulations and lovely comments. You are such an accomplished poet that to receive this from you has truly made my day - thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh October 15, 2019 at 2:33 AM Congratulations on a sad write, yet it happens God bless you always with love and prayer, Gina Ann Gilmour October 16, 2019 at 1:48 PM Many thanks Regina for your welcome visit and sweet comments. Always good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joseph May October 14, 2019 at 8:25 PM A poignant write Ann...Congrats on your win.. Ann Gilmour October 15, 2019 at 11:08 PM Thank you so much Joseph for your welcome visit and your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit October 14, 2019 at 4:28 PM Back with congrats Ann on your splendid win, Ann. Ann Gilmour October 14, 2019 at 7:26 PM Than yo so much dear Vijay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands October 14, 2019 at 12:42 PM Congratulations for your win Ann :) Ann Gilmour October 14, 2019 at 1:10 PM Thank you so much Heidi, I appreciate your congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One October 14, 2019 at 12:18 PM a sad take on the contest.. touching poem, reminds me of a movie.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Ann Gilmour October 14, 2019 at 1:10 PM Many thanks for my placement in your contest SO and for your comments above. Thank you also for hosting it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit October 10, 2019 at 9:33 AM These memories speak of love, Ann..not always possible to turn back the hands of time..but always a pleasure to reminisce. Ann Gilmour October 10, 2019 at 3:17 PM Yes you are so right Vijay and thank you for your beautiful comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands October 10, 2019 at 6:46 AM This poem is excellent and it has the perfect message of gratitude for those precious memories under the circumstances. Well done Ann :) Ann Gilmour October 10, 2019 at 7:00 AM Lovely to hear from you Heidi and so pleased you liked my poem. Thank you for your lovely comments and I hope your day is going well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx