Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This lovely poem is like a rhyming journal. Loss love is devastating and only the fortunate finds true love a second time. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014

I have been very lucky, and know it. It makes me appreciate more, what I have and I feel very sad when I hear of others who spend the rest of their lives alone after losing the love of their lives. Thank you so much for your lovely words, seaglass, I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :) Sandra xsx

Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

I'm so happy you found love again. Very beautiful poem. Conveys lots of felling, sadness & joy. I'm sure your grand kids do love hearing it. Hope you do well in the contest :). Rox

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014

Thank you, Rox. That is so nice of you. My sons and their children are the best thing that happened to me. Through them I am able to love. Thanks again, my friend. xsx Sandra :)

Comment from giovannimariatommaso

Excellent

Nice and a thankfully happy poem, ending in your new found love. Actually Seven stanzas or five stanzas and two couplets rhyming and flowing nicely metered along.

It's Biblical too & in the exact moment of time, as it was planned from all eternity.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014

Thank you so much for your really lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :) Sandra. xsx

reply by giovannimariatommaso on 15-Sep-2014

Y/W GMT

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Sandra,

Your notes took me by surprise. I hadn't realized you lost your first husband. Perhaps that is why this piece rings of truth and feeling. I'm so glad you found love again.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you, Lou, I think a few people were surprised that I was widowed. I was young, and my 2 sons just children. It was hard losing Brian and I missed him so much, but I had our wonderful sons. I am so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :) xsx Sandra

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

There are no laws written in stone that forbids a widow, or a widower to remarry. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, Charlie. That was so nice of you to say that! :) Sandra xsx

reply by c_lucas on 14-Sep-2014

You're welcome, Sandra. Charlie

Comment from granny goes viral

Excellent

Oh what a lovely tribute to love gone and love found. So pleasing to know you have again found love and companionship
and to know as well you daring Brian is cheering you on. Good job.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, Granny! What a lovely thing to say. I am sure my Brian was smiling down on me when I re-married. I have been very lucky. Thank you. :) Sandra.

reply by granny goes viral on 14-Sep-2014

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Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid rhyming couplets
good alliteration in feeling fine
good assonance in stretched and felt
you convey the speaker's feelings well in this sad story about waking up to realize her beloved is no longer sharing her bed or her life
I also like the turn in tone as she finds new love
wedding bands - do you mean wedding banns?
what a lovely poem of finding love twice in a lifetime
Brooke

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

I knew that was wrong, but couldn't think of the right word. LOL, that is age for you. Thank you Brooke, yes, I meant 'banns' it will still go alright, won't it? Yes, I have been very lucky, and more so because my wonderful sons think of Graham as a friend as well. They were too old to take him as a step-father, which is fine, they still keep their father in their hearts as do I. Thank you for your lovely review, Brooke. :) Sandra.

reply by adewpearl on 14-Sep-2014

yes, it still works just fine as a proximate rhyme
That is wonderful that your entire family is on board :-) That does NOT happen with many families

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hi Sandra :)
Good luck in the contest with your beautiful poem.
I'm not surprised your grandchildren love to hear your story again and again - how lovely to have had the fortune to marry two such dear men - a true life happy ever after... of course, no story is complete without some heartache and I'm certain that losing Brian was the worst of the worst for you... huge hugs xx
Lots of love, Debra xx

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you so much, Debra. Yes, I didn't think I would every get over losing him. My sons helped me, without them I don't know what would have happened. We do go on though, and life goes on. Thank you for your lovely words, Debra. :) Sandra. xsx

Comment from Christine B.

Excellent

I've felt moved by this piece. A haunting fate alongside uplifting renewel. This may inspire many to not feel ashamed for giving life and what it entails another go.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you, Christine, for your lovely review! I am so pleased you liked my poem. :) Sandra

Comment from reconciled

Exceptional

Hi Sandy.....-smile-...you hold no shame...no dishonor owns your name. You were the face of Jesus to Brian...as he learned to let go his shackle. No betrayal of covenant promised....you were widowed. Would he want you alone and afraid...-headshake-...no. I used to listen to this man...a pastor...Dr. Charles Stanly.....his wife...divorced him....and the shame nearly killed him....yet he kept getting up...and praising the love of God....I was gut wretched ripped open for him when I found out....I believe his son mentioned it in a sermon.....I was still married at the time....and ahh didn't know. You don't dishonor God or Brain...its okay Sandy....always love ....Michael

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Oh, Michael, thank you so much for your lovely words. I will e-mail in the morning. You have put a smile on my face, again. Thank you, and I am sending you a huge hug for the 6 stars, I love you too! xsx sandra