The Last Love Letter To the West

I can't recall the day you left
 Empty words going west

~To The West Coast~

My love, my sweet love -- my soulmate
I will cherish our time, with the sun
My love, my friend, my lover
Today we part, on this day June 3rd 15

My love, my sweet love -- my everything
On this day, I will take a long way home
On this day, I will look back and smile
To know it was not a dream

My love, my sweet love -- my true love
With this pen, I write this letter, 
My bed now knits a different sweater, 
Preparing my linens for darker weather
I want you to know, I'm writing this with a swollen heart
It was never you, it was I who grew apart
Patience kept you warm when I was cold
Every night, I cried, I tried to feed you my dreams
My hollow soul sat like a fool under a heavy cloud 
Holding back, the need of proceeding who I was

My love -- please forgive me
I was inconsiderate of us
I would lay without opening the windows of trust
Your smiles I wiped away my faults
However you stayed, you watched, 
You meant to kiss and stop the pouring rain 
You kept strong, holding my hand, 
When everything around my life persisted to perish
You soaked every time I stormed, 
I regret when I refused to let you touch the women in me

My love -- it was never you
I was broken before our hearts met
Like a villain and a thief, 
You took my diamonds in hopes of seeing them shine again
Your demons found a way into the shadows of my life
Trying to complete what you could not see
You could not feel, still, you believed in me
My dreams, you held me close, loving who I am

My love -- you are the sunrise the sunset
Your limbs kept me up when I would fall
I will miss the touch of light in every stare
Thank you for not looking my way, the day you left
I did not want you to see the mask I used to cover it all
Pretending, I was strong when I was weak
Knowing I had fallen in love with you
Forever yours,

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 12/13/2022 1:51:00 PM
Impressive words
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:32:00 AM
Hello Linda, This is very cheerful poem from you, it's totally crafted and painted with emotions of love and I like this. Wow! Probably written with high heart for someone special. All the best.
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Date: 8/10/2016 10:12:00 PM
Wow! This is epic...the vastness of emotions, the vulnerability of self, the gratitude.. all of it laid bare with astounding detail! A masterpiece..truly a pleasure to read such exceptional writing. blessings, lynn
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Date: 8/4/2016 8:16:00 AM
High degree of emotions ! Amazing one..Enjoyed it!
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Date: 3/25/2016 11:14:00 AM
This poem just inspired me ive been sitting at a blank page hole day but now i know what i have to do mwah(#weydene)...
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Date: 2/9/2016 12:05:00 PM
HI Linda, the emotions flow once more and when they flow in this fashion they do take all along with them.Your emotions are always so powerful and your writing is ever honest and true to the emotions you portray through your words. The sadness just reaches in and grasps the heart of the reader. The pain of your words does flow like tears cried as one does read. This is excellent writing Linda. You never have changed your style, i hope you never do, stay unique. A seven and a fave....Vlad.
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Date: 2/6/2016 12:33:00 PM
Only been to Texas twice. Very touching, emotional poem. Nice writing. Very good.
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Date: 11/8/2015 6:11:00 AM
Nice poem. I liked it :) *the way it breaks my heart*
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Date: 10/2/2015 9:42:00 PM
Sad but tastefully done moving forward and holding on to special memories. Excellent win. Congratulations PDA
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Date: 10/2/2015 9:33:00 AM
What an incredibly touching write. Sad and beautiful.
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Date: 10/2/2015 1:11:00 AM
Nice win. :) SK
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Date: 10/1/2015 2:11:00 PM
Congratulations.
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Date: 9/16/2015 10:38:00 PM
Dear Linda A sad write but honestly done, sometimes it is better to move forwards than to dwell in the past emotions of regrets, and keep those precious memories of the good times, of the good loving, and meaningful moments, and here you've done just that with grace and distintion, cheri
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Date: 7/23/2015 8:57:00 PM
Very poignant. You've captured the sorrow that creates what we are and what we will become.
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Date: 7/19/2015 9:41:00 PM
Your titles are always amazing. Not many have the grace to say sorry and learn from the past. I love some of the lines here. A definite 7 and a fav to re-visit. Thanks for your wonderful spirit. Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 7/16/2015 10:44:00 AM
Nice poem. Love enchants me because it's always good, in spite of its outcome. Thanks for sharing
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Date: 7/10/2015 2:08:00 AM
Hey Linda, nice piece of write.. :) A~D
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Date: 7/7/2015 2:02:00 AM
Hi Linda. Very pretty write. Almost feels like lyrics, no? Cool title, too. Hugs!
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Date: 7/6/2015 6:47:00 PM
Hi Linda, terrific piece, magnificently penned, and perfect in every word. And thank you for the comment as well. I appreciate the warm welcome, and I lok forward to reading more of your material and getting know you better. I also like the south Texas part, which is where I live, lol. Happy ramblings, Robert
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Date: 7/3/2015 9:36:00 AM
Somehow, I feel that if you would have conceived and communicated these thoughts before you left, you wouldn't have. Sooo many amazing sentiments in this one Linda. Hoping you have a wonderful 4th.
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Date: 7/2/2015 3:13:00 PM
Lucky beloved. Expression of love done with beautiful heartfelt true words. An invaluable Gem twinkling in the screen of soft heart. Really a touching poem read from you, my lovely *friend. Loved always,bl
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Date: 7/2/2015 6:55:00 AM
This is an incite into your mind. You have a lot of courage and grace. There is a lot embedded in all of us.
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Date: 7/1/2015 7:38:00 PM
Wanted to read the prequel to your latest write, only to find my comment isn't here. I assumed it went through, sorry about that Linda. One can never be more sincere than your words here. You bared your soul for everyone to see. A pity the love was not enough to overcome everything between the two of you. hugs!
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Date: 6/29/2015 12:26:00 PM
Hi pd! You've shown here such a different side of you and it is really a very striking read for me-- you bring your heart out here, and we feel it, it just really touches me, of what you have revealed here to us. An amazing poem from the heart! Wishing you well, pd! Thank you for passing by <3!
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Date: 6/28/2015 8:32:00 AM
Oh dearest sis of mine, this a great masterpiece of yours written deeply from your heart, full of pain but overflowing with love. I'm so deeply moved by this priceless gem of yours. Embracing it tightly and you. Love it s0 much. Thanks a lot for sharing. Thanks a lot as well for stoppin by last Sunday. So sorry, for coming only now. Got a flu this week due to heat i think. Hope you're doing well my loving sis! Tcare! Have a great wkend! Lovely smiles &hugs from me, your BFF and sis Leonora
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