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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

Date: 3/2/2021 7:05:00 AM

Stop ! You're making me cry this morning ~ this is such a beautiful poem, Ann. A FAVE for me

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/2/2021 2:00:00 PM

Bless you dear friend and thank you for revisiting my poem. With love and hugs Ann xxx

Estela Canama

Date: 12/20/2018 8:50:00 AM

This poem is a bit emotional, yet very inspiring! Congrats, Ann!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/22/2018 3:16:00 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

Date: 12/2/2018 6:31:00 PM

Excellent writing! Congratulations, Ann!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/3/2018 12:09:00 AM

I am overwhelmed by all these amazing comments and thank you so much for yours Kim. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/2/2018 4:51:00 PM

Congratulations Ann on your top placement. A deeply moving write . It touches deeply. SuZ

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/3/2018 12:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Suzanne for your beautiful comments and congrats. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Greg Gaul

Date: 12/2/2018 4:09:00 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
Date: 12/3/2018 12:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Greg for your beautiful comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2018 10:58:00 PM

A wonderful well written poem, Ann, congratulations on your 1st place win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/2/2018 2:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve and I truly appreciate your lovely comments Kindest thoughts Ann x

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/1/2018 9:05:00 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
Date: 12/2/2018 2:18:00 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

Date: 12/1/2018 6:40:00 PM

Congrats, Ann. So much emotion. Only God's grace is ever enough. Bless you, my dear.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/1/2018 6:42:00 PM

Thank you so much Curtis, for your beautiful comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Mark Elam

Date: 12/1/2018 4:47:00 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
Date: 12/1/2018 5:10:00 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

Date: 12/1/2018 11:31:00 AM

Congratulations Ann! this is a lovely poem :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/1/2018 12:06:00 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

Date: 12/1/2018 11:09:00 AM

- Many beautiful and deeply moving poems for this contest ... congratulations on your win, Ann :) - hugs & happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/1/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your congrats and lovely comments. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Silent One

Date: 12/1/2018 10:28:00 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
Date: 12/1/2018 11:59:00 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

Date: 11/27/2018 9:49:00 PM

Wow - heartwrenching. Awesome and a FAVE for me. Thank you, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/28/2018 12:40:00 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

Date: 11/27/2018 9:18:00 PM

So lovingly penned, poignant and sad. I’m very sorry for your loss, Ann. Your poem expressed such heartfelt emotions.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/28/2018 12:45:00 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

Date: 11/27/2018 1:11:00 PM

a beautifully penned piece Ann, very sad but has lovely imagery and insightful thoughts.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/27/2018 1:47:00 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