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Waiting

She sits before her mirror and slowly combs her hair.
Her lipstick carefully applied, soft rouge touched here and there.
She thinks she hears his footstep; heart quickening with joy.
At last he’s coming home to her, her darling soldier boy.

She knows he’ll keep his promise; he said “sweetheart wait for me”
Again she looks towards the door, she’s sure she hears his key.
A voice says “time for supper”. Hands smooth her silver hair.
She says “I hear him coming” as they help her to her chair.

It’s been so very long ago she’s forgotten all the pain.
In her heart she’ll go on waiting. She knows they’ll meet again.





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  • just sam
    November 22
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    I thought this piece seemed familiar... You entered it in a contest of my 6 months ago. But the fact I remembered it shows how moving this piece is. I'm glad you have re entered it because it suits the current prompt a lot tighter. I love this piece, it's thought provoking, it even made me cry a little. Thankyou for entering.
    xx Sam


  • LittleMoon silver member
    June 7

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    This is so beautiful and there must be thousands of elderly women who believe this. They will be with their beloved again. Too many widows from far too many conflicts. Sheila


  • cricketjeff gold member
    March 24

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    Such a deliciously sad poem, sweet and charming in every way.
    Definitely a poem that we both enjoyed, than-you for boosting the already high standard of the entries here

    Jeff and Sue


  • Legend silver member
    March 6

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    A beautiful sad poem One i am sure that is reflected in many lives of those who went off to war
    A most enjoyable read
    Good luck in the contest


  • june0
    January 27
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    This is a very beautiful & well written poem. It is deserving of the win.


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    January 27

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    Humm..this really makes me to ponder again and again for its place and its thoughtfulness....thank you so much for the entry...


  • Pollycheck
    April 19, 2008

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    Thank you for entering my military contest. We must always remember to pray for the wives that are left behind also.


  • bat-bogey
    August 26, 2007
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    that was sweet.

  • Mercury Rising
    July 30, 2007

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    Oh my goodness, if this isn't the most touching and poignant piece of poetry I've read in quite some time. Best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering this great poem.

    David


  • storiesuntold gold member
    April 6, 2007
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    I am sorry I missed this contest it was very good i would have had a good one maybe next time

  • pruedence
    April 6, 2007

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    Very touching words of love...war can put us all in a state of mind, that we are not so use to...but hopefully in the end, all will be as your poem...lovely uplifting words..thanks for sharing


  • Cannonsfire
    April 6, 2007

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    Oh this is so sweet, the longing for him to return home, just beautiful, could picture the joy in it all Love, C


  • burning alive
    April 1, 2007

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    aw

    Very good. I really like how it just pulls the reader in, and it has a very good flow to it. Well, keep up the good work and good luck in the contest.

    -Angel-


  • sahdana silver member
    March 21, 2007

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    powerful....

    wow...well done...only one word comes to mind here for me to express how I'm affected by this piece...POWERFUL...
    peace & blessings

  • piccola silver member
    March 19, 2007

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    Ohhhh...this is so sad. The rhyme and flow just took me from line to line wanting more. It has a nice feel to it even though it is sad. Thank you for the entry.


  • QueenofTomorrow
    March 16, 2007
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    well-penned and expressed. i can feel her pain. thanks for entering and good luck!


  • Dorcha Runda
    March 10, 2007

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    omg my heart is aching for her, the end was such a big twist! you have made me cry! this is so sad! thanks for entering and good luck.

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