Sweet Mary by Endeavor at All poetry

I think of you often Mary
sweet memories from our youth
The most beautiful flower in all the fields
blessed me, with the most treasured days of life

How do we repay a woman
knowing... our time is so fleeting
knowing the sweet spring and summer
will pass so quickly, and soon become the fall

How can I thank a woman
that gave it all

Lee

Author notes

When I met Mary

she had just turned 18, I was 23

She could have not been more beautiful

so I married the prittest woman I knew.

For thirty years we played in the sun of youth

I dread we must become old

It is a burdon we will all share

Each in our own time

By the year we begain

We will find Fall, and then the Winter, of our lives

Love you Mary, Rick

A contest entry

Raw Emotion by loving.a.soldier. 600 points, ended June 27, 2008, 26 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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Catie Sheeran
June 24, 2008

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awwwww....LOVELY ....almost made me cry. bless you both
- Endeavor
  June 27, 2008
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  Hi Catie
  
  Pleased my thoughts moved you
  That is the best we can do in words
  
  I thank you
  
  Rick
Jalalbad
June 12, 2008

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there can never be another that will take the place of your own Mary and in trying to replace her again and again you failed. My prayers are with her-
remember pure love never dies. Good luck in this contest.
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
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  Morning Judy
  Great women are not easly to replace
  I have tried several times
  I don`t fault them, sometimes it was more the situation at the time
  or where we each were, in our lives
  All have blessed me in some important way
  Very few, have ever touched me
  
  Thank you for your thoughts
  
  Rick
paullallady
June 12, 2008

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What a warm and loving poem of love you have penned here, though with an edge of worry and concern is felt throughout. This is like a tribute to one you have chosen to share your life with, and are still humbled that they chose to share theirs with you. What a terrific job you have done here. You really captured that feeling of love and yet concern for the fall and winter of our life. great job.
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
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  Hi Paula
  
  You always see well into my words
  It is a gift you have as a reader/writer
  I always write my true feelings as a form of therpy
  This has blessed me and also got me into trouble
  I think being real, adds to the value of my words as modern writing
  
  I thank you
  
  Rick
trista
June 12, 2008

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Hi Rick,

I find it such a shame that many people have to vilify an ex when parting, forgetting all the sweet and beautiful things about that person and the memories shared. I’ve often admired you for the way you love a woman whether or not the relationship lasts, and I know Mary, especially, holds a unique place in your heart. I can’t imagine she wouldn’t know this, and appreciate it, and return that love and care. There are a million ways to show a woman appreciation...and you have probably done at least three quarters of them over the many years you‘ve known her. I’m only your AP wife, yet I know the care and consideration you’ve always given me...so I can easily imagine what Mary experienced in her years with you.

A beautiful poem, my friend.
My prayers are with you both!

Love and s
~J.
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
  
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  Sweet Trista
  
  I always leave your comments for last
  They always require me to look in and think
  
  For anyone that has been with me, they will know my faults.
  My morals and beliefs are well formed and brought forth always
  Mostly, I always hope they see the sorce of my heart and my care for them as women
  
  Each of us will weigh the sum total of the one we love
  and balance that against our own needs, as to who a good man or woman may be
  I am not for everyone, thay have to want who I am as a complete man,
  fully human and sometimes failing, wishing to do better tomorrow
  
  I do the same as I give my love, always wanting to see the good that brought me near
  Mary always sought the good in me, and others have as well
  We can not reinvent our selves for the purpose of a match
  We can only expose our soul, and pray they love it all
  and will not curse us if we fail, to cover some guilt
  
  You have always done that
  loved me as I am, knowing me so well
  so with you and others, I am very blessed
  
  Rick
SummerlandRayne
June 12, 2008

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If it be possible... your notes are as lovely as your poem. Perfectly precious my sweet and kind friend.

My prayers and meditaions are with you and she always.

Blessings~
Susan
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
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  Susan
  
  Thank you for your prayers
  That is the best answer I can get
  
  Your opening comment is nice
  Rick
Loveandblessings2u
June 11, 2008

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You say,
How can I thank a woman
that gave it all,
Rick I think you just did.
These words are so beatiful and loving,
made from your amazing heart, for a very
beautiful lady. You two shared many, many
happy times together, hold them in your
heart forever. You were a blessing to her,
as she was to you.

Loveandblessings2u & yours always
Joyce
- Endeavor
  June 11, 2008
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  Hi Joyce
  My memories with her are so wonderfull
  Raising my daughter
  Traveling all over the country
  Speaking together on stage in front of thousands
  something she never believed she would do
  Building our dream together
  
  What a life
  
  Thank you for your praise
  I want to always believe, inside
  I was a good man for her
  
  She love me as I was
  embracing my sins, letting me become myself
  Cheering me on, as I we made our way
  I can not help to love her
  
  I thank you
  
  Rick
michellemybelle
June 11, 2008

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beautiful words for a woman you cherish deeply. YOu gave each other many years, memories and a child to always cherish. In many ways you show her your devotion and sweet love. So few speak of their ex's so beautifully, you are both blessed.
love,
Michelle
- Endeavor
  June 11, 2008
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  Hi Michelle
  
  She was always good to me
  so my care for her is easy
  I never felt the need to look back
  and villify my past loves, even if they failed
  I chose them because, they were so good
  
  Thank you for saying beautiful
  Your kindness is never forgotten
  
  Love Ya, Rick
ennovy
June 11, 2008

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deeply emotional words coming from your heart, I know you still love her in so many ways...May God bless her and help her through this time of need. Your love is pouring threw and I admire you for loving her still...novy

God Bless you both
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
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  Hi Novy
  
  Thank you so much
  for you loving and carring comment
  
  Thank you for the blessing
  Rick
albymyheart
June 11, 2008

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Great poem and notes to back it up. But the wonder of true love transcends those seasons from spring to winter and lies safely protected from any outward weathering of the seasons. May Mary will always be that beautiful woman to you and vice versa, through rain, hail and shine. Glow on...alby
- Endeavor
  June 11, 2008
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  alby
  
  Your comment to me was so touching
  Yes, love trascends all time
  and my memories are mine... forever
  
  I thank you
  
  Rick
- - albymyheart
    June 11, 2008
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    Sorry Rick, I didn't realise she was your ex. But it only shows that your love transcends even separation. Bless you...alby
loving.a.soldier
June 11, 2008

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Very good! Short and sweet and packed with emotion! I LOVE IT! Good luck and thank you for entering. Keep it up!
- Endeavor
  June 12, 2008
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  Hi Lynn
  
  Thank you for seeing far into my words
  
  Your Kind