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When Again We Meet - Sijo

When Again We Meet
Softly he says, "Should I die do not wait for me." She smiles, "Just as the moon exhales no light without first a breath from the sun, without you I'd be in darkness; what is paradise without light?"
  04/17/2018
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Scorpio Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 6:44 AM
FJ this is SOOOO good! Love it!
Thomas Avatar
December 18, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Thank you so much AO! It has been kind of a sucky evening, this was a definite pick me up :)
Rankin Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 3:28 PM
This is really nice. Thank you
Thomas Avatar
December 15, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Thank you very much Carl.
Mosulishvili Avatar
January 2, 2020 at 11:56 PM
Hope all is well with you too FJ Thomas...
Thomas Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 11:57 AM
It could be worse so I won't complain lol. Thanks Mikho
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Hello F.J. Thomas, why woould he want to die? Did he think tha she would go with him? Have a nice evening my friend.
Thomas Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 10:53 PM
So sorry I'm just seeing this Darlene. It's a bit much to explain so I'll try to keep it brief. The resurrection is an eventuality; and in God's eyes the marriage bond ends upon death. He's saying do not wait until I'm resurrected to be with me again, remarry and be happy. She, though, cannot see happiness without him by her side.
Sietesantos Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 12:23 PM
I totally understand why this wonderful piece received POTD! It is a treasure indeed! BIG congratulations and hugs! Pandita
Thomas Avatar
December 31, 2019 at 10:51 PM
Hello Pandita :) Thank you very much.
Nance Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 7:17 PM
powerful...hugs x
Thomas Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 1:03 PM
Hello dear Cas :) Thank you.
Johnson Avatar
May 31, 2018 at 10:49 AM
Beautiful Sijo.
Thomas Avatar
May 31, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Thank you very much MD :)
Manassian Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:49 AM
Ahhhhh...such beauty in these lines, my FJ. I loved it. the comparison between celestial bodies moved me. Hugs, dear one.
Thomas Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Hello majesty :* Thank you Eilee. Researching more into what this form is, it is actually more difficult than I thought it would be. And I'm pretty sure I still missed the mark lol.
Lindley Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Huge congratulations on this gem receiving POTD honors my friend. Wonderful truth in the great message this gem delivers! A fav....
Thomas Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Thanks so much Robert :)
One Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Still lots to do in the garden... weather does not help!
Thomas Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Too hot here! What's the weather there?
Krampe Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 8:33 PM
That is so lovely! Can't believe I missed this as POTD. Belated congrats.
Thomas Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM
Good morning Agnes :) Thank you!
One Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 4:51 PM
Simply beautiful..
Thomas Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 5:24 PM
Thank you S1; how's the garden work coming?
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 6:50 PM
Hello FJ Thomas, I enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
Thomas Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Good morning Darlene. Thanks so much :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 7:54 AM
I see you got POTD. Congrats and well deserved Flo.
Thomas Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Thank you Rick :)
Mckeithan Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 5:05 PM
Nice poem FJ. Amazing how in world today where we all like our independence that we still need each other. Thanks for sharing Oliver
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 7:16 PM
Good evening Oliver. Thanks for swinging by my page :)
Hamilton Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Beautiful write FJ, congrats on POTD!
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Thanks so much John :)
Ahsinger Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 5:54 AM
That is lovely, soft and sweet....en-luring.
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Thank you Donna. Much appreciated! :)
Richards Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 8:52 PM
Ahhh........so lovely !!! Love this romantic poem! :)
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Hey Carrie! Thank you so much ma dear ;)
Ajmal Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 6:54 AM
Simply beautiful, it shows the true love, congrats on your poem chosen as the "poem of the day"
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Hello Faraz. Thank you. It's very nice to see your name around so much commenting on so many poems!
Quigley Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 4:15 AM
Beautiful
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Thanks Christopher :)
B. Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 10:31 PM
So beautiful and breathtaking, FJ!!! Was such a pleasure to read.. Congratulations!!! All the best!!!
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Hi Robertina :) thank you dear Lady.
May Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 9:09 PM
Congrats on POTD Flo...
Thomas Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Thank you Joseph :)
Peterson Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 5:14 PM
Excellent
Thomas Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 7:37 PM
Thanks Tim :)
Rose  Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 3:49 PM
My sentiments exact. Heaven without light? That would be a very sad plight.
Thomas Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Hi Pixie. Thank you :)
Rose  Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Ashley Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM
This is just so poetic and exquisite FJ. Breathtaking! I love every line of your stunning write. A fave! A poem to linger over again and again. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD honors for this beautiful write. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Thomas Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 4:03 PM
Thank you very much Susan. Your comments always leave one with a smile :)
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