Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

The Last Christmas Card

Christmas Eve two thousand and eight
Such a terrible year for my darling
For the cancer had spread
Terminal they said 
Just two days left
We were both bereft

For forty one years we exchanged Christmas cards
Expressing our love and devotion
But my very last card from you my love
Full of forty one years of deep love and emotion
I bring out your card when the season begins
I treasure your words and hold them within 

The tenth anniversary of your passing nears
How did I get through it; there were so many tears
How did I survive without you by my side
We thought we had forever, but then you died
But reading your message upon my card
Brings you back for a moment, even though it’s still hard

Whilst reading the last words that you ever wrote 
As I read them again a lump comes to my throat
For I know they were written by your own precious hand
Coming straight from your heart, into my heart they land

 
27th November 2018
Competition: The last…
Sponsor: Silent One
FIRST PLACE

25th November 2020
Contest Name	The Last 1 
Sponsor Anthony Biaanco

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Line Gauthier March 2, 2021 at 7:05 AM Stop ! You're making me cry this morning ~ this is such a beautiful poem, Ann. A FAVE for me Ann Gilmour March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM Bless you dear friend and thank you for revisiting my poem. With love and hugs Ann xxx

Estela Canama December 20, 2018 at 8:50 AM This poem is a bit emotional, yet very inspiring! Congrats, Ann! Ann Gilmour December 22, 2018 at 3:16 PM Yes, when I started to write the poem all my emotions spilt out, but in a way it was cathartic for me to express them. Thank you Estela for your lovely comments. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues December 2, 2018 at 6:31 PM Excellent writing! Congratulations, Ann! Ann Gilmour December 3, 2018 at 12:09 AM I am overwhelmed by all these amazing comments and thank you so much for yours Kim. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Suzanne Delaney December 2, 2018 at 4:51 PM Congratulations Ann on your top placement. A deeply moving write . It touches deeply. SuZ Ann Gilmour December 3, 2018 at 12:05 AM Thanks so much Suzanne for your beautiful comments and congrats. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Greg Gaul December 2, 2018 at 4:09 PM Touching, touching...no more needs to be said. When the heart of a poet is laid bare, no more needs to be said. Thank you and best wishes. Ann Gilmour December 3, 2018 at 12:04 AM Thank you so much Greg for your beautiful comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Eve Roper December 1, 2018 at 10:58 PM A wonderful well written poem, Ann, congratulations on your 1st place win. Ann Gilmour December 2, 2018 at 2:14 AM Thank you so much Eve and I truly appreciate your lovely comments Kindest thoughts Ann x

Susan Ashley December 1, 2018 at 9:05 PM Oh, so beautifully and deeply moving, Ann. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your poignant poem that reaches in and truly touches my heart. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Ann Gilmour December 2, 2018 at 2:18 AM Oh Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful comments. My poem came straight from my heart and I am truly honoured that it touched your heart too. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Curtis Johnson December 1, 2018 at 6:40 PM Congrats, Ann. So much emotion. Only God's grace is ever enough. Bless you, my dear. Ann Gilmour December 1, 2018 at 6:42 PM Thank you so much Curtis, for your beautiful comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Mark Elam December 1, 2018 at 4:47 PM Ann this is such a touching and well-penned poem. Glad you are writing again and sharing your gift with us! Congratulations! Ann Gilmour December 1, 2018 at 5:10 PM Thank you so much for your lovely comments Mark, so nice to hear from you. This site has given me the confidence I needed to put my feelings and thoughts down and to hear the encouraging comments from such accomplished poets is awesome! Kindest thoughts Ann x

P.S. Awtry December 1, 2018 at 11:31 AM Congratulations Ann! this is a lovely poem :) Ann Gilmour December 1, 2018 at 12:06 PM Thank you so much PS, I cannot believe that I have achieved first place with my poem! Thanks for your congrats and continued support PS. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2018 at 11:09 AM - Many beautiful and deeply moving poems for this contest ... congratulations on your win, Ann :) - hugs & happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour December 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your congrats and lovely comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Silent One December 1, 2018 at 10:28 AM A deeply emotive and fitting poem for the time of they year.. Many people will be able to relate to this and think about the last Xmas card they sent to certain people close to their hearts.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Ann Gilmour December 1, 2018 at 11:59 AM Wow, I cannot believe that I have achieved first place in your competition Silent One, thank you so much. Frank would be so proud that I am trying to write poetry and I am finding it so therapeutic to do so. I am looking at his beautiful card right now and know he is looking down and guiding me through life until we meet again. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier November 27, 2018 at 9:49 PM Wow - heartwrenching. Awesome and a FAVE for me. Thank you, Ann. Ann Gilmour November 28, 2018 at 12:40 AM Thank you so much Line, in a way, by putting down my inner most thoughts, it becomes cathartic. Always a challenging time of year, but I know he would be so pleased I am writing poetry again. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Laura Leiser November 27, 2018 at 9:18 PM So lovingly penned, poignant and sad. I’m very sorry for your loss, Ann. Your poem expressed such heartfelt emotions. Ann Gilmour November 28, 2018 at 12:45 AM Thank you so much Laura, I really appreciate you kind words at this difficult time. but despite my loss, at last I now feel able to laugh and live again, as I feel his presence in all I do. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Gordon Mcconnell November 27, 2018 at 1:11 PM a beautifully penned piece Ann, very sad but has lovely imagery and insightful thoughts. Ann Gilmour November 27, 2018 at 1:47 PM Thank you so much Gordon, it is still a very difficult time of year for me, as those memories are so vivid, but so are the wonderful times and memories of our life together and I try to focus on them. Kindest thoughts Ann x