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Together We Were Strong

TOGETHER WE WERE STRONG I watched as she lay dying Every day for two full weeks But I failed to let the tears flow And cause tear stains on my cheeks Instead I told her I refuse To mar your reputation Although she couldn't respond I knew she heard my recitation For twenty years, we were one Then suddenly, her life was done But we were bonded for the duration Now I await our separation I never got to say good bye Yet I knew that she must die All hope is gone for her to live While she still had so much to give I must face life on my own Knowing soon she will be gone The peace I feel cannot be wrong Because together, we were strong 24 August 2018 For the contest sponsored by July Morning (Originally entered) 17 March 2018 For the contest sponsored by Silent One

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2018 6:30:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your awesome write win, Curtis . Have a nice Easter weekend :) Hugs eve

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/24/2018 11:24:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Curtis.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/25/2018 7:19:00 AM

Thanks, Line! I noticed that I credited you earlier for sponsoring this contest. I should be more aware of my responses. I appreciate your support and your comments on my work. I know as soon as I have been notified of placement in a contest that one of the first responses will be from you and that means a lot to me.

Susan Gentry

Date: 3/24/2018 8:48:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this sad heartfelt poem! You touched my heart with your words and love for someone who sounds so special.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/24/2018 9:20:00 PM

Thank you, Susan! Yes, she was special. The joy of knowing her is the basis for the peace I have. I wish I could have voiced it better.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/23/2018 12:52:00 AM

Congratulations Curtis, a sad but beautiful verse. I wasn't aware it was true Curtis, but yes I too believe we'll see our loved ones one day. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/23/2018 3:08:00 AM

Thanks, Tom! The sheer joy of knowing we will be reunited is the source of the peace I have. I appreciate your invaluable support and I know I have you and others on Soup whom I now call friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2018 7:58:00 PM

Oh my goodness. So sad. I never knew about this, Curtis. Was it recently? You really gave us a heartfelt poem worthy of the win you received. Congratulations. (and condolences)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/22/2018 9:24:00 PM

She passed away on the 3rd of November 2014 after 20 years of married bliss. I still miss her but the peace I feel is greater because I know I'll see her again. Thank you for your invaluable support and the friendship we have shared over the years.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/22/2018 7:56:00 PM

thanks so much for your comment on my "mind" poem. Let me read this recent one of yours now.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/22/2018 9:21:00 PM

You're welcome. I meant every word of it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/22/2018 3:59:00 PM

- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Curtis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/22/2018 9:20:00 PM

Thanks, Anne-Lise. I always love hearing from you and appreciate your support and friendship.

Silent One

Date: 3/22/2018 3:45:00 PM

Heartbreaking watching someone die Curtis, especially a person you have known and loved for so long... Congratulation on your first place, we should all be there for one another, so we can all be strong..

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/22/2018 9:19:00 PM

Thank you, SO. The poem is true and your contest gave me an outlet for paying tribute to a wonderful woman and devoted wife. Thanks for the placement and the kind comments.

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/18/2018 4:12:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Curtis and happy belated 75th to the twister...

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/19/2018 4:52:00 AM

Thanks, Rhoda! I would like to enter a twist contest at 75 just to see if I still have what it takes. lol

Eve Roper

Date: 3/18/2018 2:00:00 PM

It is so hard to lose a mate.. well written and enjoyed reading ...Happy Birthday Curtis, good luck in the contest.. Hugs Eve ~`*

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/18/2018 3:02:00 PM

The loss was devastating, but the gain will be glorious. We will be reunited. Thanks for the Happy Birthday wish. I was surprised by my son and his wife and 6 kids from Indiana, my daughter and her husband from Charleston, and 25 church friends. What a marvelous 75th!

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/17/2018 5:11:00 PM

Hi Curtis, My name Mick and after reading Tom Cunningham's tribute for you, his birthday wishes for your 75th, and last but not least his invitation to come read your poetry, I'm her, and a pleasure it is and I have only read your recent, and I agree with Anne-Lise, on all three counts!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/17/2018 6:26:00 PM

Thank you, Mick! It's a pleasure to "meet you"! I appreciate your support and enthusiasm regarding my work. I strive to write things that may make a difference in the lives of those who read my poems. Thanks again for your kindness.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2018 4:00:00 PM

- A deeply moving poem, Curtis - Best wishes in the contest - AND: Happy birthday !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/17/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise for the best wishes -- both for the poem and the birthday. You are the greatest!

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/17/2018 8:56:00 AM

Touching poem, Curtis. Well done.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/17/2018 4:05:00 PM

Thank you, Line. The true ones are perhaps the easiest to write because of the truth that surrounds them. Thank you for sponsoring the contest and selecting my poem for placement.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/17/2018 7:49:00 AM

A beautiful sad verse Curtis Good luck in the contest. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/17/2018 4:05:00 PM

Thanks, Tom! This old Georgia boy is flattered and honored to have so many friends on Soup.