Memories of tender kisses, loving words, holds me
In the arms of platitude, for now I request their return
To fill that passion and need I crave
But I’ll try
To relive those feelings that quickly crawled up my arms
Warmed my brow in to a dizzying effect when you held me
With your heart, far from the arms that
Opened to my need
Still, I want to return to the spirit that stayed with me
In your absence, that essence that spoke to me
While alone wondering why these tears flowed
From happiness of having you, knowing you
As mine
Still, I need to try
to covert that time that sailed away So far
that I thought you were gone from all that I cherished
All that I’ve known, to be true
But I’ll try to forgive that selfish thought of my heart
To be first
To be seen as the only
This selfish need to be loved, on my terms
Even as I try,
I’ll see that which is not seen
As I hold your face with gratitude, with peace
That you have given me for these decades
Through your time away, your forgotten love
That seemed to resurface within you to make me
Try again
To enjoy that Mona Lisa smile
That has more behind it than any one can ever see
Because it’s the thought of dying
The thought living
Only ,
with me
This. Is why I’ll try
to love you again
Author notes
To my wife that has tolerated the emotional, ego ridden years together. With and without what we both needed.
This is a picture on a cruise ship when Katrina was smashing against the states. We almost ran straight into it. So we decided we will be happy even if we died that night.
Real life stuff.
A contest entry
- Emotions by Scarlettsea.
325 points, ended February 15, 2008, 17 entries
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Comments
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I think with marraige, there are no easy answers. But for the love of our life, there is always second(and third, and more) chances to make up for the mistakes that we make. To love someone unconditionally, and have that love returned equally, through the good and the hard times, really makes it worth it to stick it out for the long haul. I've been married three times; my husband Rob and I have been married for 6yrs 5mo, together for over 7yrs. It's not been easy, we've seen our share of hard times. We've hurt each other; that's inevitable. But we forgive and move forward, onward and upward to better times.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully penned poem, with true talk on love, marraige, and your commitment to make your marraige work. If more ppl had your mindset on making it through the hard times to get to the smoother times, I believe the divorce rate our society would be much less.
Take care my poet friend.
~Monica
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This has left me reaching for the tissuses.
Such a beautiful poem of pure devotion
It takes a lot to keep a relationship going
you have to be able to ride the rough with the smooth
and be able to tell each other how you both truly feel.
A wonderful tribute to your beautiful wife
May you both always be blessed
Luv ~sweetness~
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Thank U sweetness. Sometimes people forget to say I love you or to take time to say hello and thank you to a friend. I try never to forget. I am blessed by people all around me. Luv ~ lovable
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This is a beautiful poem to your wif
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Pure Devotion
This is a heart felt poem that really needs to become a Hallmark moment. I like the love and the energy that was put into this poem. You are strong at expressing the feelings that you have inside and I think that it's cool for a man to honor his wife the way you did. Keep up the good work. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
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Thanks Kadafie - she deserved it appreciate the love.
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I had to get the tissues. I loved this write. It has feeling and strong emotions. You did the damn thing
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Thanks Ms Sexy - Sometimes folks need to tell each other what they feel without fear or retribution. Even if its love
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This is beautiful!!!! *sigh* I hope she enjoys this day and you as well. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Thank U - she cried and showed the whole office
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What a wonderful heart touching, deep loving tribute to your wife. Happiness always to you both. Live and love in life each day as if it were your last
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Thank U- I appreciate the thought
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Beautiful!
I loved it, you express your feelings so beautifully.
Your wife is a very special person, and this was a wonderful tribute to her and letting her know you love and appreciate her.
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Thank U miss lady. she can be she truly enjoyed it
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Real life stuff,
what beautiful words you have penned here.
You show such a true deep love for your wife.
Live it up to the last moment that's what life really is all about. To share such amazing love during bad times and good is what love is all about.
I say you both are blessed....
Loveandblessings2u & yours always
Joyce
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Thank U Joyce - its always a work in process. Even when you believe your work is done. Thank U again.
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What beauty you have penned with your words of love.
Relationships are wonderful but through the years they change and you have to hold on until the tide calms down.
I think you and your wife have it worked out and know what has to be done. That is wonderful and I wish you much love and happiness always..
Love
Soulful Woman
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Oooooooo yeah. They do change. Believe me. But through it all. its the best that get through it. and the worst that keeps you strong. But we are still working. My poetry says it all at times
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This is so beautiful. i bet she had tears in her eyes when she read this. amazing. wonderful. beautiful. it is a beautiful way to really just "say it all out" wish you love. thank you for sharing. tc
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She actually called with tears in her eyes. I feel better now. She normally doesn't understand my poetry. Now she wants it plastered in her office thank you for your kind words
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this is such a really grand poem indeed I do think that you pour you heart into this one .I think that you wrote it so very well indeed at least to me anyway. i thank you so very much for shareing it. i hoppe so hope that you will have a grand day
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Thank you so much. I sure did. It was something sitting for awhile. Nice time for it to come up.
Hope you day brings you joy as well.
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Awww....WoW
Im almost speechless in reading this Beautiful tribute. I can relate in so many ways...of I'll try.
The key to so many things. You have a beauty that shines beyond this Michael. Now this my friend, is my favorite. Loved the Author Notes, too...real talk here
I could just 
you right now for this piece.
Touching,
Ephiphany♥
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Thank you - she loved it. It was a suprise. It popped up as soon as she came to work
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This full of some very deep thoughts on life, emotions. On healing and reaching for the light in a star faraway, yet in front of you it is dim. I once heard my son say; (A Mans gotta do-what a mans gotta do!) so I understand son how you must of felt in that ship, almost at odds with death....I'll Try! Excellent write......... Mom
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Thanks mom - it was an amazing feeling and I felt at ease. And was content with my life while everyone around us. Associates and friends were praying not to die and help me lord. Well I was fine and My wife and I knew that if this was the day then this was the day we would end togther. I keep that picture of her everytime when something tramatic happens ~ luv you
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