Wren Rushing Poet Sonnet

Together Again

There was an old couple whose love was strong,
their life together was happy and long.
But one day the wife sadly passed away
and the old man was left alone to stay.

One life carrying a torch for the two,
until a lifetime on this earth was through. 
Joined once again in a heaven to share,
he longed for the day to see her there.

A single flame burning deep in the night,
held in a little room hidden from sight. 
Nearly touching and yet so far apart, 
kept barely alive in one lonely heart.

One faithful morning the old man was gone,
now reunited and never alone. 




11/23/18

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Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2019 at 5:01 AM Oh, I've been worrying about this happening to my elderly uncle since my aunt passed about a decade ago. It took him a long time to find joy in his life again, but I believe him why he tells me there will never be another love in his life. Your poem brings back memories, Wren, and I am selecting you as a poet to follow. Congratulations on your well-earned win in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Wren Rushing January 13, 2019 at 9:49 AM When my mother passed away I would worry about my father being lonely. He lived about five years after she passed. I wrote it with him on my heart and mind! Thank you Carolyn for commenting.

Janice Canerdy January 12, 2019 at 5:41 PM Wren, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! UJHSo moving. Janice Wren Rushing January 13, 2019 at 9:43 AM Thank you Janice!

P.S. Awtry January 12, 2019 at 4:17 PM Back with congratulations :) Wren Rushing January 12, 2019 at 4:24 PM Thank you P.S.!

Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 4:05 PM Very touching, Wren. Congrats on your win. Wren Rushing January 12, 2019 at 4:23 PM Thank you Line, have blessed day my friend!

Mark Toney January 12, 2019 at 3:44 PM Wren, this is such a lovely sonnet, and a wonderful tribute to love that lasts forever. Congrats on your win on mile 10 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark Wren Rushing January 12, 2019 at 4:22 PM Thank you Mark for the placement and for sponsoring the contest!

Valerie Staton January 7, 2019 at 2:14 PM Nicely written! Wren Rushing January 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Thank you Valerie. Have a wonderful evening!

Eve Roper December 28, 2018 at 9:19 PM Wren, great poem, great imagery and very well written . Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`* Wren Rushing December 29, 2018 at 6:52 AM Thank you for your kind words Eve! God bless you my dear friend.

Carolyn Devonshire December 28, 2018 at 3:46 PM This is ultimately the best we can expect in the reuniting of souls after death. Enjoyed your poem, Wren. Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Wren Rushing December 28, 2018 at 5:17 PM Thank you Carolyn, have a Happy New Year!

Robert Lindley December 6, 2018 at 8:41 PM So sad ending but life is a journey to an ending. Love this great sonnet! A fav... Wren Rushing December 6, 2018 at 9:21 PM I believe it is a sad ending to this temporary life, but a start to a wonderful eternal life. Thank you Robert for your kind and encouraging comments. God bless you and your family.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 25, 2018 at 7:09 AM Hello Wren, this poem is beautifully written created by you. I like the ending. Have a nice day my friend. Wren Rushing November 25, 2018 at 8:33 AM Thank you Darlene, have a blessed Sunday my friend.

P.S. Awtry November 24, 2018 at 10:18 AM "nearly touching and yet so far apart...now reunited and never alone." tender beauty throughout this poem. <3 Wren Rushing November 24, 2018 at 5:37 PM Thank you.

Caren Krutsinger November 24, 2018 at 8:23 AM A terrific ending! Great job, Wren. Optimism personified, because I do believe this is what happens. Wren Rushing November 24, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thank you Caren, I believe that you are right. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

Heidi Sands November 24, 2018 at 7:01 AM Well written Wren! :) Wren Rushing November 24, 2018 at 9:59 AM Thank you Heidi have blessed day my friend.

Tom Cunningham November 24, 2018 at 4:38 AM Lovely sonnet wren, it happens all the time, parted in life, United in death . Tom. Tom Cunningham November 24, 2018 at 10:48 AM Christmas is a very emotional time. I lost a good friend on Christmas eve many years ago, you always think of your loved ones especially at this time of year. Wren Rushing November 24, 2018 at 9:58 AM Thank you Tom. I think of my Mother and Father together again. have a wonderful weekend.