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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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Date: 6/16/2018 10:18:00 PM
Lovely, Eve. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 6/9/2018 6:32:00 AM
Sad, but well penned! Congratulations on your win Eve. Mick
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Date: 6/8/2018 11:27:00 PM
Eve, it's flowing words like these that keep me in awe of what you pen. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 6/8/2018 11:12:00 AM
Intense feelings Eve, you touched me.
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:27:00 PM
Thank you, James, for your kind compliment.. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/8/2018 9:00:00 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.
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:26:00 PM
Thank you,Curtis, for your kind inspirational compliment.. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/8/2018 8:58:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Eve :)
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:26:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for your return visit and congratulations.. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/8/2018 8:17:00 AM
- A short greeting and congratulations on your great winning poem, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:25:00 PM
Thank you, Sunshine, always enjoy your visits.. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/8/2018 8:16:00 AM
Eve, back to say congrats on your win!
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:24:00 PM
Thank you, John, for your return and the congratulations .. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/8/2018 7:27:00 AM
those last 2 lines hit me hard, amazing poem sweet Eve, thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Eve Roper
Date: 6/8/2018 4:23:00 PM
Thank you, Laura, I am very honored for my placement. . Hugs Eve
Date: 6/7/2018 12:43:00 PM
It can be painful loving someone from afar. Nicely written, Eve. Best of luck. John
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:22:00 PM
Thank you, John, for your compliment. Hugs Eve
Date: 6/6/2018 12:45:00 PM
So sad, hope it's fiction, best wishes in the contest...
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:22:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie, it is very not true :) Hugs Eve
Date: 6/6/2018 9:44:00 AM
Fantastic title ... Lovely poem ... Letting go without harbouring any grudge ... This is true love ... A nice read ...
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Eve Roper
Date: 6/8/2018 4:20:00 PM
Thank you, Probir, for your compliment. . Hugs Eve
Date: 6/6/2018 2:13:00 AM
A sad verse of love lost, sometimes things are not meant to be. Good luck. Tom
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Eve Roper
Date: 6/8/2018 4:19:00 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
Date: 6/5/2018 8:43:00 PM
I know that kind sadness. Lovely penning Eve, good luck in the contest :) xomo
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Date: 6/8/2018 4:17:00 PM
Thank you,Maureen, for your compliment.. Hugs Eve
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/5/2018 8:44:00 PM
(I meant no "of" btw)
Date: 6/5/2018 6:45:00 PM
Eve this is a kind , beautiful poem and yet I can feel the pain. Well written! :)
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Eve Roper
Date: 6/8/2018 4:16:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for your kind inspirational compliment.. Hugs Eve

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