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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

Date: 1/11/2020 5:19:00 PM

Ann congrats on a great win!;)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/11/2020 3:49:00 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
Date: 1/11/2020 6:30:00 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

Date: 1/10/2020 8:24:00 PM

deep and very emotional write, Ann, sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/11/2020 2:34:00 AM

Bless you dear Eve and thanks for your congratulations and hugs. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/15/2019 9:31:00 AM

Love this fine poem and its closing nailed it .. Congratulations on your placement in this contest my friend..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/16/2019 1:53:00 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

Date: 10/15/2019 2:33:00 AM

Congratulations on a sad write, yet it happens God bless you always with love and prayer, Gina

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/16/2019 1:48:00 PM

Many thanks Regina for your welcome visit and sweet comments. Always good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joseph May

Date: 10/14/2019 8:25:00 PM

A poignant write Ann...Congrats on your win..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/15/2019 11:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Joseph for your welcome visit and your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2019 4:28:00 PM

Back with congrats Ann on your splendid win, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/14/2019 7:26:00 PM

Than yo so much dear Vijay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/14/2019 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Ann :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/14/2019 1:10:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi, I appreciate your congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2019 12:18:00 PM

a sad take on the contest.. touching poem, reminds me of a movie.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/14/2019 1:10:00 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

Date: 10/10/2019 9:33:00 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
Date: 10/10/2019 3:17:00 PM

Yes you are so right Vijay and thank you for your beautiful comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/10/2019 6:46:00 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
Date: 10/10/2019 7:00:00 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