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You Are Gone

I’m lost everyday when I wake, at the emptiness lying next to me When I read the morning paper, the news is not to share My coffee is never waiting for me anymore, neither is your kiss Solitary walks are shortened, without companionship The meals do not taste the same, the flavor you added is missing I fall asleep watching movies, and books hold no interest Some of the light has vanished from the day As more of the darkness is invading my nights While I’m sleeping, in my dreams you tease I dread all the tomorrows, where you will not be

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/27/2011 7:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Debbie's "Emote" contest Shani. So wonderful to see you entering and winning in the contests. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/24/2011 9:32:00 AM

awwwh, divine!! congrats with huggs, shani.. keep on shining!;) huggs

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/22/2011 8:11:00 PM

Congrats to you Shani! One could definitely feel that loneliness here, especially after losing a loved one...this write just tugs at the heartstrings

Shani Fassbender

Date: 6/22/2011 5:58:00 PM

Thank you everyone. Debbie, I thought we were not supposed to label it with the emotion...darn...I was going for loneliness. Sorry for tears, Carolyn, but I guess that means I did a good job with my words. Joyce, this is not an emotion that I've ever had to deal with; I just picked one and started writing.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/22/2011 4:11:00 PM

I know this feeling, but if this is a new loss it will get better but never leave of cours.e Love, Joyce

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/22/2011 3:55:00 PM

Dear Shani, your poem brought tears to my eyes. The despondency you describe is just how one feels after losing a loved one. Beautifully written, my friend, and now a favorite for me. Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/22/2011 3:46:00 PM

Congrats Shani on your excellent win in the Emote contest with this splendid entry my friend.. enjoy another top ten sweet success with luv..

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/22/2011 3:18:00 PM

Congrad's Shani, I was unsure of the emotion it could have been sorrow, depression, lonliness if labeled it might have been higher ;) Most of all you had me there with you "missing" a significant other...Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/21/2011 8:45:00 PM

specially emotional Shani and written so well and expressed to impress on every angle of broken relationship .. a wonderful energy to this piece luv..