in the quiet hours of pre-dawn
in this sleepless drowsy state
i’m reflecting as I’m prone to
yet I know it’s far too late
to ponder on what’s been and gone
and wish I’d done it better
what wasn’t said with my own voice
i should have sent by letter
nothing can prepare us for
the finality of death
how important that these things are known
before our final breath
so today i wish to speak out loud
sincerely and it’s true
i always shone my torch for you
while standing in the queue
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Cassie58 (
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A story I know so well. What you didn't get to say though, they know it's in your heart. 😉
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. I appreciate you. Happy new year.
Happy New Year to you also. 🙂
Poignantly well said.
Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts. Much appreciated Kurt.
Such a poignant poem, Cassie. Really well written.
Many thanks Tom for your kind review. Pleased you stopped by today.
Been there, done that worn the T shirt out ..
Wish I could have written something half as poignant ..
Neville
You have written many a tear jerker Neville. Yes, I think this poem is one which could be relatable to many. Thank you for gracing my page. Make sure your day is brimful of happy.
This poem is more then a bounty of words that rhyme it’s shows your true self..love the poem keep doing what you do
Thank you for a lovely review. Much appreciated.
you are avery talented writer
lovely poems xxx
Many thank yous for leaving such an encouraging. Pleased you stopped by.
you keep writing you have the talent to xxx
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Such a lucky one to be in the beam of your torch. Very old-fashioned verse... in the best sense!
Thank you for your lovely response. Pleased you stopped by.
I guess we're both clearing the air today, saying what we've wanted to say for so long. Your poem speaks loud and clearly. It was a joy to read. - Phil A.
Thank you Phil for your lovely response. So pleased you enjoyed my efforts and I’m pleased you stopped by today. Have a good one.
How I feel deep within. I never got to say goodbye and although I accept this, I can never know what it would have felt like if I did. This is stunning. 🤗
Thank you Teddy for your lovely review. I am sorry you never got the chance to say goodbye. Neither did I. This poem is my goodbye. Some things happen for a reason. I’m a firm believer in that. I feel so honoured you have added this poem to your favorites. Bless you.
Very powerful and relatable.
Don't know how I missed this first time round, Cassie - but you are not short of tributes here, all of which are more than justified.
Many thank you’s Dave. I haven’t been at MPS long, but I am delighted with the warm reception I have received. I normally post on another site. I have spread my wings. You comments are appreciated.
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