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You Were There

You Were There… You were there when the clouds came And my world crashed down in heavy rain; There for me. Never left my side When we walked the valley dark through rising tides. You were there to hear the sunshine sing When my joy shone bright as spring; Shared with me ev’ry day in dawn reposes Like the fresh new air - the scent of roses. You were there at the winter's start When snowflakes blew across my heart; Always there, walking side by side The world turned away, your smile did not chide. You were there in my searing pain In my need, in each broken tear refrain; Even there against all odds at the end of night Like warmth of a new morning light. You were there when my road Looked too steep to climb, ready to implode; Gave me faith I could reach the top of every mountain Refreshed by hope splashing as a sparkling fountain. You were there when I walked alone In the thunder as the lightning shone; You took my hand and gently walked with me Sharing my troubled soul, setting my burdens free. In my heart I know that miles and days can’t part us, Your love gives me strength for the journey so precious; You are here when it seems mountain valleys never end You are here, here with me, eternal love, eternal friend. 10-21-22 Contest: From the Heart Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

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Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 10/29/2020 6:38:00 AM

Thanks for your encouragement, but couplet is hard. I have no idea of meter in poetry. Find it hard. Thanks friend. Enjoy your day Regards Rama

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:32:00 AM

It those is an honor and a joy to be an encourager - to look for the best in those around us! Thank you for your messages my friend! Sending you blessings for your day!

John Watt

Date: 10/28/2020 4:07:00 PM

Big congrats for your win with this excellent writing 'from the heart'!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:30:00 AM

This was written for all of my friends - no matter the season. Thank you for being one of those friends, John. Many thanks for your congratulations! Thanksgiving blessings to you! Are you and Betty Crocker "cooking" for Thanksgiving?! It's a shame they don't sell chocolate chip cookies at the ball park!

Greg Gaul

Date: 10/28/2020 3:42:00 PM

Soulful Sam, so many love you here and now we know why. It's all here. Total devotion, a flood of emotion. All here in your own words. Poetry reveals true self and you've done it nicely with this piece. The next day you're down (if ever), look through these comments. Bask in the light of your own actions, thoughts and wishes for others. Karma. Congratulations for being you.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:23:00 AM

Greg, I can only say a very humble thank you! So sorry it has taken me so long to respond! I have gained so much from all of you at the soup, learned so much from each of you and had so much fun reading the wisdom in your poems! I do believe what goes around comes around - what we put out we do get back. It is a joy to find the best - that is something you do so well. Sending you a harvest of blessings my friend!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/28/2020 3:37:00 PM

So sweet and heartfelt Sam. Congratulations on your win! Linda

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:16:00 AM

Linda, thank you! This always reminds me of all the people in my life who have done so much for me. Harvest of blessings to you!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/28/2020 1:46:00 PM

Ahh!! Congrats on your winner. I can feel the spirit here saying that you are referring to the Holy Spirit. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:10:00 AM

Many thanks, Sara not only for your congrats but for your gracious messages. Absolutely spot on with your recognition of the Holy Spirit! Don't know what I would do without God's Spirit. Sending you Thanksgiving blessings!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/28/2020 1:21:00 PM

CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Sam. Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2020 11:07:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice. For a musician this just seemed to be a natural. Hope you are well. Harvest blessings to you!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 10/28/2020 12:32:00 PM

Congratulations Sam. Great writing. I did not participate as I have no idea about couplet. Enjoy your win. Have a great day ahead. Take care,Rama

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:58:00 PM

Thank you, Rama. I feel sad you didn't enter. You write so beautifully. Couplets are fun. I hope you will explore this form. If you write a poem in couplet form, please let me know. I would love to read it! Sending you many blessings!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/28/2020 11:53:00 AM

congrats on your winning entry dear friend. This is stunning and gorgeous... such a gift from the gifted. God bless you

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:29:00 PM

A humble thank you my dear friend both for your placement and for your always uplifting messages - you were there. We are so blessed to join with the Creator's pen to express our faith and gratitude. Harvest blessings my friend!

John Watt

Date: 10/21/2020 9:25:00 PM

Straight from the heart's deepest places, Sam. The friend that sticks closer than a brother. I love the three word refrain that opens each stanza, then the pattern is broken by the final thought turning from past to future. The confidence and hope established upon the rock of past faithfulness. Is this a song lyric by any chance? Glorious, and a Fave. Grace and peace ~ John

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:00 PM

The poet musician and solver of mysteries strikes again. Yes, it is based song lyric but rewritten. Now I'm rewriting the melody to match the new lyrics. Thank you for your message and your fave. It brought a :) to this face. This theme brought back many tender and emotional memories of never walking alone. Blessings!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/21/2020 6:40:00 PM

Dear Sam, my partner in rhyme all the time! :) Your tender heart shines in this expressive and appreciative poem: "You were there at the winter's start / When snowflakes blew across my heart;" - how beautifully emotive and evocative! Best wishes for a win and warmest Autumn wishes for you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:48:00 PM

Dear partner in rhyme friend, my delay in replying is a "crime." Days seem to slip away when writing in rhyme! This was a wonderful theme It took me down a path of gratitude remembering - walking arm in arm with grace and with dear friends. So glad it spoke to your tender heart. Thank you for your message. Your visits always raise my spirits for you, too, were, and are, there - in the moment! Bushels of blessings for you!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/21/2020 3:47:00 PM

Hello Sam , Kauffman, a beautiful love poem of a deep felt love. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:38:00 PM

Hi Darlene! I felt so blessed to write on this theme. As I mentioned to Tom it reminded me to have an attitude of gratitude and I loved sharing it with all of you! Harvest blessings for you my friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/21/2020 1:11:00 PM

Your faith shines through Sam, a verse from the heart. Good luck in the contest Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/28/2020 12:34:00 PM

Thank you so much Tom. This poem was a reminder to me to always have an "attitude of gratitude!" I loved sharing it with my PS friends. Over Fork Over with bountiful blessings for you!