The Cure You Shared

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You turn and risk two smiling eyes my way as I walk in.. how pretty you look sitting upright in that little bed. Quietly whisper, how well your bridal gown now would fit, imagining our dream wedding dance in your fever'd head. And do you still hear the sweet music of the love we made, in a different room, full of flowers, where children bloomed? Those memories savored now, where you, my heart's saviour laid, the shadows drowned by your brilliant glow in musky perfume. Tired nurses and CNA's steal a glance behind misty glasses, at a star'y eyed groom longing to see his bride in prime. Unafraid of death's grasp, I pulled away your tear-filled mask, dared kiss two lips in precious life that hugged me one more time. If loving you proved lethal, or a lingering disease, then let it linger. I need no cure for what's shared within. Warm hands and laughing eyes so cherished., I'm now loath to leave.. so please stay here with me, sharing in all that love was meant.

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Date: 12/5/2020 6:47:00 AM
This is a remarkable poem, Raven. Sensitive and exquisitely observed - touching without sentimentality. It deserves reading and rereading, each time with the emotional stirring of true art. Very well done!
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Date: 11/9/2020 12:01:00 PM
Hi Richard, a sad poem that pulled at my heartstrings You risked death for your loved one 'if loving you proved lethal, or a lingering disease, then let it linger. I need no cure for what's shared within. This is a romantic story that not even death could part you from her, and so you decide to stay 'sharing in all that love was meant'. Your story is wonderful, or someone else's s story or maybe even fiction. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/7/2020 11:27:00 AM
Heartbreak! Well spoken fo your sorrow, or another’s
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Date: 11/6/2020 9:38:00 AM
There are so many facing such sorrows. This is a beautiful tribute to them as well. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 11/4/2020 9:32:00 PM
A beautifully written poem, Richard. Very touching. :)
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Date: 11/3/2020 9:04:00 AM
If poetry means emotion, then this is it. Excellent write. Would we had more poems like these on the soup. ~~
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Date: 11/3/2020 7:29:00 AM
I was very misty eyed reading this poem, sentiment, love and so touching a write and your last lines explains the whole poem. Endear and endure so similar in spelling and when speaking, but so very much apart in meaning. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/1/2020 2:30:00 PM
Poignantly penned, my friend. ~ Healing and Hope, Gershon
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Date: 10/29/2020 1:30:00 PM
such a touching poem - love the last line, especially
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Date: 10/30/2020 7:36:00 AM
Thank you Jack, glad for your comment. The final lines are all that matter. The rest, window dressing. -Richard
Date: 10/26/2020 3:40:00 PM
wow, such poignancy, Richard!!! Very emotive and sad. I can't remember where I saw the dove poem!!
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Date: 10/30/2020 7:33:00 AM
Andrea, Thank you for the comment. Some of life's best gifts come wrapped in a little sadness. -Richard
Date: 10/26/2020 6:59:00 AM
Very moving Richard. An uplifting tale of sadness. Linda
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Date: 10/26/2020 8:50:00 AM
Linda, Thank you for that comment. I want 'the cure' to endear not so much endure. -Richard
Date: 10/26/2020 4:05:00 AM
Wow! This poem is unbelievable. I can feel this deeply! So powerful and a fav. I hope you are well and all is ok :)
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Date: 10/26/2020 8:48:00 AM
Heidi, Thank you for the comment. The birds are singing and I'm heading out to work, well sustained..if a little sentimental. It's another day in COVID lockdown. Happy Virtual Halloween! -Richard
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