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The Fleeting Ghost of You

No words can bring to life the fleeting ghost of you.
You haunt my empty hours; there’s nothing I can do,
for if you think of me, I guess I’ll never know.
And how you made me thrill, no words can ever show.


4/21/2019 
For Line Gauthier's Bite Size Poem #35 Poetry Contest

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Paul Callus

February 15, 2022 at 6:08 AM

Congratulations Andrea! This short poem is capable of transmitting clearly the essence of this semi-poignant memory, though at the same time you leave us free to 'scratch' gently between the lines. ~ Best regards // paul

Constance La France

February 13, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your placement in the contest, I love your poem ~Constance

Karen Croft

February 13, 2022 at 12:44 PM

congrats on your placement!

Carole Duet

May 24, 2019 at 3:33 PM

I love this, Andrea. Congrats on your well-deserved winning placement in the contest. FAVED!!!

Andrea Dietrich

May 24, 2019 at 8:13 PM

thanks so much Carole, this verse comes from one of my very personal favorites of my poetry.

CayCay Godwin

May 9, 2019 at 12:47 AM

' if you think of me ... I'll never know ' - that's a thought that frequently crosses my mind in regards to many individuals who cross my heart. All four lines made a great read just that those two 'abbreviated' something in me I've long wished to precisely condense. Fun contest, I wonder how much time, in general, we spend 'searching' for contest entries?, and happily so! Love, CayCay

Rob Carmack

May 6, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Wow, did I read this at the right time. Listening to an old love song while reading this poem evoking memories of past soulmates. Congrats.

Michael Craig

May 2, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Andrea, most heart felt poem about lost love. Congratulations. - Mike

CayCay Godwin

May 2, 2019 at 1:26 AM

I have you to thank for my placement in the contest; you encouraged me to jump into the last spot and I was happily obedient. Thank you, Andrea! Your entry, your chosen 4 lines, leaves me wanting more. It is intriguing, plus. Were it not 2:30 am, I would click on it now but instead I wrote it down and just need to find where I inked it when I get up. Happy to be by you! Congrats and love ... CayCay