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The Loves of my life

Three ladies have blessed my life 
My Mum my Nan and my wife 
Now in heaven above 
I treasure their love 
Such loss stabs my heart like a knife.

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Oliver Mckeithan

March 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM

Wonderful tribute to the three most important women in your life John.

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM

Thank you Oliver my life was blessed with their presence.

Terry Miller

March 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM

This is so touching, congratulations

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Thank you Terry so nice hearing from you.

Andrea Dietrich

March 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Sweet limerick. Thanks for giving it correct meter! Congrats.

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Hi Andrea one day I'll be number one in the contest lol.

Line Gauthier

March 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM

That is the price of love ~ we miss it when it's gone

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Hi Line even though they've passed on, love never dies.

Ink Empress

March 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Awn this made me feel so much dear john, i wish the loves of your life eternal peace, and you, strength, remembering you are loved from the heaven above. I can feel the pain as i read the last line and i can imagine how it could be so overwhelming at times, im so sorry, best wishes for the contest, Sending you light always

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Thank you Ink, I know have three angels in heaven looking over me.

Joseph May

March 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM

Lovely tribute to the ladies who have blessed your life, best wishes

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Thank you Joseph for your visit and comment.

Duke Beaufort

March 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM

John, thanks for writing this...it points out how we need to appreciate what we have while it is with us. It brings tears to my eyes, but helps us understand how important to treasure each day. Smiles, sir!! Sorry for the pain.

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Thank you Duke for your visit and kind words, i now have three Angels looking over me.

Victor Buhagiar

March 17, 2025 at 3:25 AM

How sad. But we are the same. All in heaven, I'm sure.

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Hi Victor at least they are not suffering anymore.

Beryl Edmonds

March 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Brother John you were truly blessed… Sis Beryl

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM

Sure was sister Beryl I still feel their presence today.

Paula Goldsmith

March 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM

What a wonderful write with a sad ending. Yes I know, loss can feel like a knife in the heart. Love this one... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away...............

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Thank you Paula yes losing loved ones can be devastating, but life must go on.

Panagiota Romios

March 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM

John, you were blessed bt three great kadies. How terribly awesom! I can tell you, they want to see you happy always! I feekl,God has new lifes four those who past and jobs to serve Him. They were ours on earth, hurrah.! Grracias, Pangie x x

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Thank you Pangie, I was certainly blessed with three lovely ladies, hopefully I will meet them in heaven one day.

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM

- Oh, this pierced my heart...so sad, John :( - hugs

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Hi Anne they were my life, three special ladies.

Michael Tor

March 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM

John so tender and heartfelt my friend. I can say John that by your tender words I know you were a wonderful loving husband to your wife, caring and loving son to your mom, and a grandson that made your grandma proud. Their memories will occupy a special place in your heart and mind until that day when you all will meet again and continue in Heaven above. God bless you my friend and know their memories will never be forgotten but be with you as if they were there...

John Read

March 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Thank you Michael for your heartwarming comment God bless you.

Jan Allison

March 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM

aww John such a touching poem. Hugs jan xx

John Read

March 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Thank you Jan for your soup mail it was a great help. xx

Tom Cunningham

March 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM

Lovely tribute to the ladies in your life John, you're right, they live on in your heart and the happy memories you have of them. Hope you had a nice time away. Tom

John Read

March 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Thank you Tom it's the memories that keep me going.