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Widow's Solace

the silence of darkness
she welcomes
with all her heart

when all she has to do
is close her eyes

to feel his arms
around her 
in a caress entwined 



AP: 2nd place 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Callus Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 11:21 AM
I believe in finding solace in memories, Line. This poem is as lovely as it is touching. ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul
Gauthier Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 4:17 PM
Thank you so much, Paul ~
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April 6, 2021 at 4:43 AM
truly beautiful dear Line ~ with love and hugs Ann xx
Gauthier Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Thank you, Ann ~
Romios Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 2:30 PM
This is very touching, Line. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs, Pangie Many hide their truths not you. You are real.
Gauthier Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Thanks, Panagiota ~
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 12:20 PM
Hello Line, yes it is a widows solace. I hope you had qa Happy Easter. Hugs Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 3:26 PM
Lin,I am glad you had a good Easter. enjoy your evening my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Yes, thanks, Darlene ~
Proxenos Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Line, your heart is broken but his connection with you is strong - is is there for you at anytime. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 3:15 AM
He's never far away from you Line. I hope you are well. Tom
Gauthier Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 7:20 AM
Thank you so much, Tom ~ Hugs xx
Bangalee Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 1:47 AM
silently solemn feelings
Gauthier Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Thank you, Mahtab ~
Summers Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 11:27 PM
Beautifully written. John
Gauthier Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Thank you very much, John ~
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