Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

I would be very surprised if you didn't win the love poem contest with this entry, it is lovely. I love rhyming poems and you have done this very well. It's the touching words however, especially the last lines, that make it so special. I will look for the contest. Good luck .

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Thanks, for these lovely words and super review, blessings, Roy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This is the second entry for this contest I've read, but it's my favorite so far. LOL Romance happens to be my favorite genre, but I go for the old fashioned unconditional love. A romance that takes time to build and nurture. Good luck with the contest.

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Thanks Barbara for these super words and great review, blessings, Roy

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Roy,

I have to wonder if your sweet wife appreciates beautiful poems like this. So many of us have families who just don't care. Haha!! The truth just hurts sometimes.

This is really, really lovely Roy, and I hope your adores it as much as she loves you!! Ha!! Thank you!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

She did Robyn, thank you , for these lovely words and super review, blessings, Roy

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

This is a lovely poem to your dear wife, friend, Roy. I'm sure she will be thrilled for such testimony to love in verse.


For my wy wife on Valentine's day. (Not sure if the wy is part of your subtitle?)

Excellent work and thank you for sharing.

Gloria

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks Gloria,, for these lovely words and suoer review, blessings, Roy

Comment from jppoet

Exceptional

This is a loveable Valentine Love poem which is so glorious of content
and technical artistry, rich in rhymes and musical metricality, deserving of Fanstory recognition. Weeks ago, I asked FS to sponsor a Valentine contest which aimed at Love --without any technical restrictions like acrostics, etc.,-- but the reply was surprisingly evasive and unyielding. I believe your poem would maybe have won such a contest. Valentine Blessings on you and your dear wife., john

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks John for the outstanding review and excellent prose- like comments, very good, and very welcome, blessings, Roy

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

This is a lovely tribute and Valentine's Day poem for your dear wife, Elaine.
You capture the love and beauty of married life and also acknowledge the trials of the twists and turns along the way. So sorry I am already out of sixes this week.
This is a beautiful and heartfelt poem.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks Janet, your approval is enough my dear friend, your words are gracious and your review is most welcome, blessings, Roy

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

So true Roy. I never noticed Jim was getting old. He remained the same in my eyes as the day we met. He's
gone now, but when I remember him he is still the young man I loved for a lifetime. He will always be My Valentine. Well done. Lucky woman. Nancy

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Yes, it's funny about that, all my visions of Elaine are sweetly and firmly with youth, blessyou for the great review and comparison, blessings, Roy

Comment from damommy

Excellent

It's the love that endures bad as well as good over many years that really counts. The kind that grows with the years. Too many settle for the flash in the pan and regret it later.

Lovely valentine for your wife. I know she will treasure this. 8-)

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks Freda, for these lovely words and suoer review, blessings, Roy

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Roy, this is so beautifully written...there is no relationship that is perfect...all have there ups and downs sweet guy...but when true...it is unconditional...a wonderful Valentines poem...so very nicely written...love Linda xxoo

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks Linda for these beautiful words and sage review, blessings, Roy

reply by l.raven on 13-Feb-2018

your sooooooo welcome ...always...love xxoo

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Yes, Roy;
- you notice that it's only a five that's because I haven't any sixes in my coffer even though it is only Tuesday here. It's just the people are just writing some magnificent poems. The newcomers are learning quick.
-As I was reading along, I found this passage one of the strongest values and qualities that you describe the expressed how love is; "Love soars and crowns the head of grace, it dies to self, reveals God's face, it's like a fortress built on rock, not subject to time's cruel clock." I always thought that grace was the biggest forgiveness that one can give, like our Lord giving up his son, as a forgiveness for our sins. So, when you wrote "love sores and crowns like the head of grace..", That was some very strong and prophetical statement.
-I love how you ended your poem is an actual reference and metaphorical imagery of love by explaining your own love for your wife. I thought that was a brilliant ending culminating it all and combining it to reflect all the qualities of love.
-Good luck in the contest, My friend, and take care and have a good one especially with all those that love you so dearly.
Alex

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2018

Thanks Alex,, your reviews are always thorough and brilliant, I enjoy them so much, blessings, Roy

reply by krys123 on 15-Feb-2018

You're very welcome, Roy, take care.
Alex