Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

Your Deepest Love

Your smiling face
lit up a room
Your charm
won a thousand hearts
At sweet sixteen
Naive and shy
With tresses of auburn hair
A penchant for my locks of red
They turned your head
You stole my heart
As two we made a life
When I became your wife
With ups and downs
We always knew
Whatever we faced
We faced as two
We were blessed with a beautiful son
He was our only one
So many happy memories
To treasure ~ and I do
But life without you darling
can be lonely
makes me sad
Then I recall the words you spoke
as we sat reminiscing
Declaring such deep love for me
Much deeper than before
Now I recall your loving words
To me they mean so much
Your words of love are feeling 
almost like a gentle touch

Today’s the anniversary
when you left your love behind
eleven years now passed
yet, in my heart you’re still alive
your deepest love ~ helps me survive

27th December 2019

For my soulmate 1944 - 2008 on the 27th December

Contest Strand Select 7
Sponsor Brian Strand 
1st Place

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Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 11:39 PM This beautiful tribute to love is so deserving of your first placement Ann. I am sorry for your loss. My husband was born in 1944 as well. I know how fortunate I am to still have him with me. Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo Ann Gilmour April 6, 2020 at 9:11 AM I was looking back at my poems and noticed your lovely comments dear Connie and I am so sorry that I never replied, please know that I always appreciate your visits and I hope you are keeping safe and well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Funom Makama January 10, 2020 at 11:14 AM Delicious lines, your imagery and creativity are royal sisters. Nice reading from the pen of your mind. Happy 2020. Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 11:47 AM Dear Funom I love the way you have expressed yourself with this beautiful message, such a joy to read and I thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Michael Craig January 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM Such a deep and loving poem. But truly very sad for the one left behind to endure such a loss so great. Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 11:43 AM Thank you so much Michael, even after 11 years I still miss him every single day. He was my soulmate and I pray we will meet again one fine day. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt January 9, 2020 at 4:23 PM Ah, the power of "happy memories to treasure"! Thank you sharing this with the Soup community, Ann. It is a poignant reminder to cling to the memories we made with our dearly departed, and to keep making pleasant memories with those we love. Blessings ~ John Ann Gilmour January 10, 2020 at 11:44 AM That is so true John and thank you so much for your lovely message, I truly appreciate your kind words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri January 9, 2020 at 12:53 PM Emotion filled words Ann congratulations on your top win!;) Ann Gilmour January 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM Bless you Brenda for your lovely comments and congrats. I really appreciate your support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper January 9, 2020 at 12:45 PM Beautiful and emotional, your soul mate for ever, Ann, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Ann Gilmour January 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM Thank you so much Eve for your congratulations; yes he truly was my soulmate and I cherish the memories that are in my heart. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell December 29, 2019 at 4:16 PM Such a beautiful tender piece Ann, it brings much comfort to you I'm sure of at least many blessed memories to look back on. Trust you'll know peace at this sad time, hope you have a blessed 2020, Blessings and hugs,Gordon Ann Gilmour December 29, 2019 at 5:11 PM Thank you so much dear Gordon It is so good to hear from you with your beautiful words of comfort. I hope life is treating you well my friend. With kindest thoughts from Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger December 27, 2019 at 11:31 PM Wonderful tribute Ann, it sounds like you had such a wonderful time together! Death is always sad, but for some reason, more sad near Christmas. Do not know why, it just is. Sending you lovely prayers today, my sweet friend. Ann Gilmour December 28, 2019 at 3:55 AM Such a joy to see your lovely commentd this morning dear Caren. Yesterday was made even worse because my son always came down here to be with me on this anniversary and so I hope and pray they are together. I felt there were a couple of 'signs' yesterday that suggested this may be so. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands December 27, 2019 at 8:53 AM A beautiful tribute Ann. It is nice to hear about the comfort the memories bring being alive and helping you to survive. We are lucky to have the special time with loved ones when we do, and this stays with us forever :) Happy New Year! Ann Gilmour December 27, 2019 at 7:20 PM Thank you dearest Heidi you are so right, that special time spent with my loved ones is what is keeping me going, though at times it is so hard to keep going. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit December 27, 2019 at 7:04 AM Such a heartfelt tribute you wrote Ann--there is comfort in memories of loved ones..as your poem so eloquently illustrates. Ann Gilmour December 27, 2019 at 7:17 PM Thank you dear Vijay memories are all have now, so I will treasure them. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison December 27, 2019 at 4:44 AM A superb tribute to your lovely Frank, the years fly by but the pain of loss never goes away. Thinking of you Ann, so glad you have your grandson's visit to look forward too:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison December 27, 2019 at 2:07 PM so many precious memories for you to hold in your heart Ann, hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour December 27, 2019 at 5:02 AM Thank you dear Jan, it will feel even more poignant this year as my son always came down on this day... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2019 at 4:21 AM A beautiful tribute Ann, those precious memories are yours forever. Tom Ann Gilmour December 27, 2019 at 4:28 AM Yes Tom they are so very precious and all I have left now. With kindest thoughts Ann xx