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I wrote this letter today knowing you’d never see it. I wrote so carefully, as if I thought you could reflect on my words and carefully fold them within your heart. I wish you could have heard the words one more time before you left. Your journey so quickly arrived that no one had the chance to say good-bye, not even I. I have spoken with you every day you’ve been gone, oh, these many years, as if we were speaking face-to-face. Not a day have I forgotten how my heart leapt to see your face, your smile. Your visage has never left me as many say it does. Always you raised my awareness, made me use logic without losing humanity. You shared your confidence in me and gave me the push I needed to be the best self I could. I confide my secrets, my deepest, darkest thoughts, and share with you my life and loves, my good deeds and my bad, knowing you still watch over me.

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Date: 11/2/2022 8:45:00 AM
Up of beloved by a mold in your sold to us getting logic for that epic eye-touch only now wherever you have sat on readiness like your poem has. Let any ass never version toiled.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/2/2022 1:49:00 PM
Hello Amin. A pleasure to meet you. Thank you for your visit and comments. :)
Date: 11/1/2022 12:38:00 PM
Thank you for this poem. It expresses my emotions perfectly. Carolee
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/1/2022 12:58:00 PM
You're welcome I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks you for visiting and reading my poems. :)
Date: 7/24/2022 6:35:00 AM
Oh this is lovely. Linda. To my favourites.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/25/2022 5:57:00 AM
Oh Harry. You made my day! Thanks you kindly for your read and fav. Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 9:14:00 PM
A heartwrenching poem tinged with the pain of parting and affirmed with the assurance that the person shall linger ever in the heart though gone. Physically he is not here, it is a fact, but he watches over you Linda ....
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/25/2022 5:56:00 AM
Hello Valsa. Ever so many thanks for your nice comments! Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 8:00:00 PM
Truly toughing picture-poem combo here, Linda.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/25/2022 5:55:00 AM
Many thanks Gershon. Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 6:45:00 PM
but she does see the letters watching down from heaven. this is beautiful.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 7:14:00 PM
Many thanks Andrea. I feel it is so. I appreciate your visit and comments! Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 5:54:00 PM
To one who is lost, one whose face is still clear, who you want to read and reflect your words…he means so much, still!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 7:13:00 PM
and forever...Thank you Kim, for the visit and sweet words! Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 3:19:00 PM
How soulful. "Your visage has never left me as many say it does!" Filled so nicely with emotions. Do not ever close the letter, keep an open heart. The essence is there, they leave us, yet they are watching, dear Linda! Wow ~Anaya
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 5:53:00 PM
I am honored by your comments Anaya. The letter is always open as the words flow every day. Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 12:32:00 PM
ok maybe you should send me one
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 12:56:00 PM
I sent a second one a little earlier.
Date: 7/23/2022 12:32:00 PM
I did not receive it
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 12:58:00 PM
I sent one at 12:55 Central
Date: 7/23/2022 9:16:00 AM
did you get my soupmail Alice ?
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 10:10:00 AM
Yes, I responded. Maybe went to your junk, or trash? Let's try again. :) Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 8:24:00 AM
Thank you for reading my poem. You wrote a poem full of emotions, the type I like. Well done.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 9:02:00 AM
Hi Victor. I'm happy for your visit! I enjoy your poems immensely. I'm glad you have enjoyed this one. It's difficult for me to go deep and share those feelings with others. You do it skillfully. :) Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 6:47:00 AM
A very soulful poem, Linda. I could feel your love transcendent as you did not allow death of the body to end the eternal Love of the spirit within you. You're willingness to share your all, the good and bad of life is exceptual to encounter. Thanks for sharing through your poetry. This one is a FAV for my list. I'm following your poetry now and hope to become friends through our poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 7:28:00 AM
Hello Bill. I'm very pleased to meet you. The Follow is reciprocal :) Many thanks for your kind thoughts about this poem and for the fav! Don't be a stranger :) blessings Linda
Date: 7/23/2022 6:09:00 AM
Truly heartfelt, emotive write, Linda. Poignant but true to life.
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/23/2022 7:29:00 AM
Hello my friend. I thank you for stopping by today and for your kind words. Linda
Date: 7/22/2022 2:10:00 PM
Hi Linda, those we love shall never leave us, they are ever with us, watching, guiding, loving. You have let your heart sing and the words touch my heart so tenderly. Let the memories live in your soul. Have a wonderful evening. This heartfelt write has to be a fave. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/22/2022 6:09:00 PM
OH Mike. I am indeed honored by your visit and comments. Thanks so much for the fave, too! hugs, Linda
Date: 7/22/2022 12:13:00 PM
A verse from your heart Linda, they may be gone but they live on in your heart and happy memories. Tom
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/22/2022 12:16:00 PM
Thank you Tom. Happy, happy memories! Linda
Date: 7/22/2022 9:47:00 AM
You poem has really touched my heart, you have the right idea dear poet. We need to keep speaking and sharing with them, for they are always by our side. Sending you love and a heart full of prayers, for a better tomorrow :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 7/22/2022 10:00:00 AM
Your visit has lifted my spirits this day Vie. Thanks for the sweet words, love, and prayers. Hugs to you, Linda

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