To James

We walk in the ocean against the tide.
We hold on tightly to survive the ride.

This life is not easy
This love not in vain
We try to walk closer
We try to sustain

There are times when our hold breaks
And one of us will fall.
But the other stands near wanting and waiting to answer their lovers call.

The sun comes out briefly through the dark gloomy skies.
We know it won't last but our hope never dies.
This is a rough road that we lead in life.
But there'll never be a day
I regret being your Wife!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007



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Date: 7/12/2025 1:30:00 PM
Hi, Kristi, congratulations on your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup homepage this week. Beautiful expression. Loved it. God bless!
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Date: 2/25/2025 1:26:00 AM
well done on your featured poem. thanks for sharing. so lovley my youngest son is called james
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Date: 11/3/2024 4:07:00 AM
Your poem, 'To James,' is a beautiful expression of love and commitment. Your simple, heartfelt words convey a depth of emotion that is truly touching. The imagery you've used is evocative and the rhythm is soothing. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to your love.
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Date: 11/4/2023 7:49:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 10/30/2023 4:28:00 AM
Kristie, your poem is a beautiful and moving exploration of the challenges and rewards of a committed relationship. I love the way you use the imagery of the ocean and the tide to represent the journey of love and the way you celebrate the resilience and hope that sustains us through difficult times. Your poem is a reminder that even the most enduring relationships require effort and sacrifice but that the rewards are well worth it.
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Date: 8/5/2023 2:21:00 PM
Lovely tribute to your husband. Thank you for sharing. Blessings that you enjoy a wonderful lifetime together. :-)
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Date: 7/31/2023 11:17:00 PM
Beautiful
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Date: 1/22/2023 5:07:00 AM
Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 10/8/2022 2:33:00 PM
Such a fine tribute to love + to your mate whom you hold in sincere endearment. Best wishes, Brian
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Date: 1/9/2022 2:45:00 AM
I really enjoyed your poem. Great imagery.
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Date: 11/14/2020 8:12:00 PM
Through the good times and the bad, marriage is a special thing. Thank you for sharing your heart felt thoughts. I have enjoyed reading this.
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Date: 2/20/2016 2:39:00 PM
A lovely and touching Ode.
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Date: 2/15/2016 3:21:00 PM
Beautiful tribute!
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Date: 2/15/2016 6:06:00 AM
bril piece Kirstie, you tell it with such honesty and truthfulness. real nice rhyme here too. God bless you, Gordon
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Date: 11/14/2011 12:16:00 AM
Dear Kirstie, Superb POEM for the one YOU LOVE James is a very lucky man I wish to Welcome YOU to the Soup and Congratulate YOU for YOUR Premium Life Time Membership I am pleased to meet YOU and will read more of YOUR Wonderful POETIC Tapestries with LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG
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