Life in all our moments
becomes tokens of our past
as love and life reel by
it can all disappear so fast
One moment you are a family
the next you stand at a grave
we can all do so many things
to honor and remember what she gave
There’s that empty spot at the table
yes it has remained blank since that day
but in time, I have come to realize
she would not have wanted it that way
You see, love may lie sleeping
in the minds of those that live
but once it has been awakened
there is so much love to give
Like time we must move on
all the past must be set in place
but that does not mean I forgot you
or that pretty smile upon your face
Author notes
A life was taken from me in the blink of an eye, I am sure there was a reason for that.
A contest entry
- Eternal Love (Quote Prompt) by Sandygram.
1200 points, ended December 6, 2008, 18 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Truely, You Have
spoken of the quality of being that is eternal. That quality is the ability to give love, knowing it has no limitations to time and space. Best of Luck!
Respectfully,
Silent Hawk
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Thank you very kindly, my best wishes.
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I'm in tears after reading this,we lost my brother in march of this year and this really touched me. I loved this! we never forget the smiles,the memories and the love we have for our loved ones no matter the time,and years that pass.
this was such a touching and beautiful write.
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Thank you very much, certain times of the year are very difficult. It helps to write about it. My best wishes always.
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A very heartfelt write. Losing my fiance years ago I can relate to the emptiness left and the always what ifs and whys the mind wonders about. Thank you for entering our contest. This was a pleasure to read this afternoon. Best of luck to you. Take care, Sandy
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Wow1 such a tender and true to heart read. Well done. I could almost hear your guitar palying in the picture background. Good luck to you,
~Mary O
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Thank you very much, my best wishes.
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Hun
At this time of year your poem truly spoke to me
For the memories, that spare space laid , yet empty
and yes a smile as we go back to that last time
Christmas 1996..
Best wishes to you
Julie
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Thank you, my best wishes always.
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A love like that is hard to forget, and the one that was loved that much is a lucky soul. It is good to know that love that strong still exists.
Joann
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