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Your Face Could Launch a Thousand Ships

As I glance at the steadfast stars aloft
in a somber black mood, ship's
sails billow across celestial waves.

My smile died with memories
not wiped away, 'twas my choice.
How many times a day did I 
watch your beautiful face in my daydreams.

Your face could launch a thousand ships.
As hard as it's going to be,
I'm willing to let you go
so you can go on with your life.
You're going to be happy; 
that's all that matters.

The very thought of it
is like a knife in my heart
twisting and turning
each time I imagine
someone else has taken you. 

I allowed myself to get close to you;
I'm willing to love you from afar.


6/5/2018

Poetry Contest: Free Verse Only- Pick a Theme' 
Sponsored by:	Laura Loo
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Gauthier Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Lovely, Eve. Congrats on your top win.
Talbot Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 6:32 AM
Sad, but well penned! Congratulations on your win Eve. Mick
Moorman Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 11:27 PM
Eve, it's flowing words like these that keep me in awe of what you pen. Congratulations on your win.
Inman Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Intense feelings Eve, you touched me.
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Thank you, James, for your kind compliment.. Hugs Eve
Johnson Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Congrats on your placement. This is a very powerful poem. The sadness comes through very clearly. Yet I see 'redemption's hope' in your last two lines. Two words shout very loudly: close and afar. Blessings my friend.
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Thank you,Curtis, for your kind inspirational compliment.. Hugs Eve
Sands Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations for your win Eve :)
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for your return visit and congratulations.. Hugs Eve
Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:17 AM
- A short greeting and congratulations on your great winning poem, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Thank you, Sunshine, always enjoy your visits.. Hugs Eve
Gondolf Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Eve, back to say congrats on your win!
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Thank you, John, for your return and the congratulations .. Hugs Eve
Scars Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 7:27 AM
those last 2 lines hit me hard, amazing poem sweet Eve, thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:23 PM
Thank you, Laura, I am very honored for my placement. . Hugs Eve
Gondolf Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 12:43 PM
It can be painful loving someone from afar. Nicely written, Eve. Best of luck. John
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Thank you, John, for your compliment. Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 12:45 PM
So sad, hope it's fiction, best wishes in the contest...
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Thank you, Charlie, it is very not true :) Hugs Eve
Gupta Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Fantastic title ... Lovely poem ... Letting go without harbouring any grudge ... This is true love ... A nice read ...
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Thank you, Probir, for your compliment. . Hugs Eve
Cunningham Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 2:13 AM
A sad verse of love lost, sometimes things are not meant to be. Good luck. Tom
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:19 PM
Thank you, Tom, for your compliment. If only one sided , no it's not meant to be and one has to have the courage to move on. Hugs Eve
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 8:43 PM
I know that kind sadness. Lovely penning Eve, good luck in the contest :) xomo
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Thank you,Maureen, for your compliment.. Hugs Eve
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 8:44 PM
(I meant no "of" btw)
Sands Avatar
June 5, 2018 at 6:45 PM
Eve this is a kind , beautiful poem and yet I can feel the pain. Well written! :)
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for your kind inspirational compliment.. Hugs Eve
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