Where Is the Love

Ten years of life she unwittingly stole
		from the man who loved her with all his soul.
		To love him that deeply, she so desired.
		Time widened the gulf; he left, for he tired
		of hoping their union would become whole.


posted February 23, 2016

entered in Brian Strand's Contest 263 (any theme or form, seven-line max)
on January 13, 2017
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March 15, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Janice, Congrats on your "Fragment Of Life" win. Luv ~LINDA~
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March 15, 2016 at 1:30 PM
Thanks so much, Linda. Janice
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March 8, 2016 at 10:46 PM
Delightful poetry Janice.. congrats on big win!
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March 9, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Thanks so much, Upma! Janice
Gentry Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations on your win Janice! Sad when love is not able to be returned. I especially liked the 1st line. :)
Canerdy Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Susan, thank you so much! Janice
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February 29, 2016 at 9:10 AM
A lovely page with mind blowing lines. This is wonderful dear friend. Weldon and thank you for yet another excellent share
Canerdy Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Funom, you are so kind. Thank you! Janice
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February 24, 2016 at 2:19 PM
Very nice ..
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February 24, 2016 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Samyah. Janice
Turner Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 7:24 AM
Very sad, Janice. It happens everyday. You have expressed it well!
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February 24, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Thanks so much, Daniel. Janice
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