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Without Asking

some days it seems that all I see are couples holding hands they stroll along the promenade or walk upon the sands oh how I long to hold your hand and see your smile and deep blue eyes cancer took you without asking cancer I despise... Written 18th September2021 Contest 'bite size poem number 21' Sponsor Line Gauthier 2nd place Contest A STRAND (1052) Sponsor Brian Strand N/A

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/20/2021 7:46:00 PM

Dear Ann, poignant beauty spills from your heartfelt pen. Your heartbreak is palpable and is so wistfully and exquisitely expressed. Congratulations for your excellent win in Line's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/27/2021 3:17:00 PM

Dear Susan thank you so much for your lovely words of comfort my friend. Always a joy to hear from you and thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/2/2021 10:04:00 AM

So poignant Ann. This goes right to the heart of your grief and longing. Congratulations for your win! Blessings of comfort for you.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/2/2021 3:09:00 PM

so lovely to read your beautiful words dear Sam, they lift my spirit and I thank you my friend... with kindest thought Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/1/2021 7:14:00 AM

Ann, beautiful and emotional- congratulations in your win in Line's contest, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:08:00 PM

Dearest Constance I really appreciate your kind comments and thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/1/2021 6:12:00 AM

Congratulations on The silver, Ann. So happy to be able to share this honor with you... My first wife died from cancer. So very sad. ...Fran

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:07:00 PM

Dear Francis I am delighted to share the Silver with you, as you say it is an honour. So very sorry to hear about your wife. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/30/2021 10:23:00 PM

Poignant word speaking volumes! Tribute to the love as well as love-longing-filled writing. Congratulations on your win!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:05:00 PM

so many thanks dear Christuraj for your kind words... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/30/2021 7:42:00 PM

Cancer is a dreadful disease but know that he is still with you, vibrationally! Love is eternal. Congrats on your win, Ann

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:04:00 PM

Bless you US for your words of comfort, I appreciate them... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/30/2021 4:50:00 PM

Congrats on your Silver with this heartfelt gem, Ann ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:03:00 PM

Wow, thank you dear Line for my Silver in your contest, such an honour my friend. With hugs Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/30/2021 4:34:00 PM

Back with congrats!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:02:00 PM

Thank you dear Kim ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/30/2021 12:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. So sad. Cancer is evil. May you be blessed and have a blessed day with your win...............

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/1/2021 4:01:00 PM

Dear Paula, thank you so much for your visit and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/18/2021 8:36:00 PM

Once it hits the ones you love, you spit in cancer’s eye.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/19/2021 7:11:00 AM

Bless you dear Kim and thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/18/2021 12:08:00 PM

I know many will relate to your verse Ann, it's a terrible disease that affects so many. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/18/2021 1:55:00 PM

oh yes Tom it truly is and to watch a loved one go through the horror is heartbreaking... Hope all is well Tom with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/18/2021 1:17:00 AM

I despise all types of maladies. But go we must. Just hold on to sanity and pray.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/18/2021 1:54:00 PM

You are right Victor, we have no choice but to go on even though sometimes it is so painful... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brian Strand

Date: 9/18/2021 12:54:00 AM

Poetry can help Ann,with this I found to express ones inner cries.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/18/2021 1:52:00 PM

Yes Brian I have found that myself, especially when my son died and I was able to express my grief, which was extremely cathartic at the time. Thank you for your visit Brian, I appreciate your comments ~ thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx