She once sat there next to me
I wonders where she is
lost in thoughts and memories
her sister cries, friends are kind
I wonder if I can change today
with feelings of intensity.
The world was brighter yesterday
these sudden sorrows yet to be;
why her, Lord? Why not me?
This loneliness I cannot see.
So you chose, and it is I
to gain in strength, resolve, and courage;
today your brought intensity;
she has passed, so let me grieve.
Author notes
painting by Solodovnikov (1955) (graphically modified)
poem- what I see and feel
Long version:
She once sat here next to me
gently breathing, softly replying
now I wonder where she is
lost in thoughts and memories
my sister cries, friends are kind.
Maybe things can change today
with feelings of intensity.
How I long to hold her here
feel her face and her hair
I close my eyes and turn back time.
Her heart beats slowly in my ear
she wanders ever in my mind.
The world was brighter yesterday
such deep sorrows yet to be.
Why her, Lord? Why not me?
Such loneliness one cannot bear
I still love her. Oh, I see.
You are wise, Lord, for it is I
who must show strength, resolve and courage
today you brought intensity
she is gone, now let me grieve.
Written November 12th, 2005
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A contest entry
- What do you see/feel.... PICTURE CONTEST by Anna Emkah.
300 points, ended November 16, 2005, 6 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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thank you, Sandi, glad this piece touched you! Glad to hear from you!
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thanks, Az, just getting back to you here, glad you liked my simple and profound!
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thanks, Wanda, just getting back to you on this one (have tinkered with it!)
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Awesome pen!
Wayne, this touches the heart in the deepest of places. Poignant and rich in emotions and imagery of being with this new widower. Brilliant depiction of the graphic!
Wishing you all the best in this contest!
Blessings, Sandi
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Miss you too, Angel... I did write a humorous piece a day ago...
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thank, WolfAngel, glad you liked this piece!
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thanks, James! Still tweaking this one!
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for the poem to be so subtle just by glancing at it one wouldnt think of it as being intense. this is where my mind was just overwhelmed by the simplicity-ness while staying profound at the same time
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wow AP daddy!!! This is aweosme!!! You did a great job on this!!! I really like it!!! Good luck it the contest!!!
Hugs,
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Wayne, this is an exquisitely sorrowful & beautiful penning, my Friend...the depths of this piece cannot be underrated in the least...It's gorgeous, my Friend...very well done, indeed...Good luck in the contest...
Wanda
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For some reason it would not let me applaud..will be back to do that when it lets me. I'll be back
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Why her..why not me..I know that feeling only in a different way, with my son. I have ask that very question so many times. This is a wonderful poem my friend. Miss seeing you online! ~Angela
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What a sad poem. Great job drawing inspiration from the picture and most likely your life to write such a poem. Best of luck in the contest!
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Very sad write alot of emotion.
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A sad poem about a man, who lost his wife. The sadness is dripping from your words. Then end leaves me with a strange feeling. I cannot really tell in words what it is. I think that's the strength of this poem. Well done Wayne. Anna.
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