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You Were My Hardest Goodbye

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over time before my adoring eyes
much like a rose past its prime
i saw you wither away

i didn’t think that love could
but it grew day by day
and how sweet its perfume

you gave me the gift of intimacy
opening your heart to the nth degree
your vulnerability most endearing

a closeness i’d always in awe treasure
you were the love of my life
i never thought i'd ever have to say goodbye



AP: 2nd place 2021

Posted on August 11, 2020 for contest STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (21) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/14/2021 12:04:00 AM

My heart breaks for you. There is no doubt in my mind you will see that lost love one again.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/4/2020 6:03:00 AM

This is a very personal and touching poem, thanks for letting us in. Congrats on a top win, if it's your reality I feel for you. Excellent work Line one of your best!

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/4/2020 6:36:00 AM

Thanks for your insightful and touching compliment, John. Most appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2020 10:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. It is always very hard to say goodbye but now it is extra hard. A wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day.....................

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/14/2020 2:39:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Paula.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/14/2020 9:58:00 AM

Great title! So many impactful lines such as much like a rose past its prime

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/14/2020 2:39:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Most appreciated.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 8/14/2020 9:33:00 AM

Bless you dear Line for the deep love and emotion you have shared; I can truly feel it... congrats on your win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/14/2020 2:38:00 PM

Thanks, Ann. Most appreciated.

John Watt

Date: 8/13/2020 11:32:00 AM

So eloquent. "You gave me the gift of intimacy" - what a treasure. Congrats on your deserved win ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2020 2:09:00 PM

Yes, thank you so much, John ~

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/13/2020 10:56:00 AM

It must be the hardest possible emotion, something never forgotten, losing a loved one and saying goodbye - makes me think of the patients afflicted by the corona virus who were not allowed to say goodbye. Excellent write Line, Blessings, Jennifer.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2020 2:07:00 PM

Always difficult but this is indeed a most trying time for final goodbyes ~

Jenish Somadas

Date: 8/12/2020 3:00:00 AM

A poignant write.. wonderful sentiments though it is sad.. Good luck Line..

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/12/2020 7:05:00 AM

Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/11/2020 9:30:00 PM

Wonderful! Touching, I like it a LOT!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/11/2020 10:39:00 PM

Thank you very much. Most appreciated ~

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/11/2020 8:09:00 PM

This tender tale of the loss of a true love, is beautifully written and moving. Blessings.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/11/2020 10:39:00 PM

Thank you very much, Evelyn ~

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/11/2020 7:44:00 PM

Line, I agree with Gershon. So eloquent and heartfelt this poem. The sentimental good-byes that never let us close the door. Always leave it open, just a little, just in case.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/11/2020 10:40:00 PM

Thank you, Richard ~ most appreciated