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Comment from sgalletti
Exceptional
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This is beautiful Marijke and earns one of my precious gold stars. The meter and rhyme and flow were wonderful...but the message...oh my! Heartfelt and lovely. A beautiful love poem, my friend! Hugs, Sue

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 31-Jan-2011
    Hi, Sue. Thank you, my friend, for this generous six star rating, and your kind review. This review, coming from a poet of your callibre is heartwarming. Thank you again, I truly do appreciate this. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Fireshadow
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Marijke, absolutely lovely poem conveying a profound message all of us should heed. This has got to be the winning entry on the A Love Poem contest. Very strong rhyming quatrains reflecting so much love and tenderness. Loved the switch of words in the last stanza. Outstanding work ! Good luck in the contest, my friend.

Ama

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Wow, Ama, thank you so much, my friend, for your very generous review and kind words. I hope we all heed these thoughts as we go about our busy daily lives. Warmest regards, Ama. Marijke :o)
Comment from jdrhye
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Oh a very beautiful poem written in an inspirational line from a prayer you have hit a relatable thought belonging to all of us that have a someone special that would be devastated in the mist of the others demise. I enjoyed very much reading this and it made me smile. It flows well the rythm and ryhme are very good.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Thank you, my friend, for your lovely review. I hope we all stop and take the time to tell those we love about our feelings. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is very well written with good form and good flow, a great job writing this poem about taking the time to say goodbye, i love this picture by angelheart. i enjoyed reading it, it was beautiful

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Thank you, my friend, for your lovely review. I hope we all stop and take the time to tell those we love about our feelings. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Amicus
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Marijke, this is superb...smooth flowing, smart, well rhymed and rhythmic, it all combines to provide a moving meaningful read. Thanks so much for ending my reading day on such a lovely note.

Excellent.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Thank you, Amicus, for your lovely review. I hope we all stop and take the time to tell those we love about our feelings. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Fiona Hymn
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Very interesting and poignant story you weave in this verse. The originality of the write is wonderful. The elegant flow of the words gives this a tender essence to the tone. Beautifully penned.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Thank you, Fiona, for your lovely review. I hope we all stop and take the time to tell those we love about our feelings. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from Gungalo
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Sigh, what a write girl. In a way, it is very sad and yet it has a happy content to it because you will say things you want to before leaving this earthly place. However, we must take the time to say and do these things now, everyday, so there is no chance, not even the slightest for regrets. Love your thoughts here and pray it never happens.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    So do I, my friend, hope it never happens ... but it could. I hope we all stop and take the time to tell those we love about our feelings. Thanks for your lovely review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
reply by Gungalo on 31-Jan-2011
    My pleasure you!!
Comment from Revamay
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I really liked your poem with its profound theme and its pleasant rhythm. I don't think that young people ponder its message that we should express our love before we go to the next world. I'm also a great grandmother and I hope I'll be ready when the time comes. It's the grand journey. Good job.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much, Revamay, for those lovely words and your generous rating. Yes, it is important to always let our loved ones know... Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
reply by Revamay on 31-Jan-2011
    You're most welcome.
Comment from bobwhite
Exceptional
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This poem is so beautiful in every way, the words, the flow and the rhyme. It is so important to tell those we love how much we love them and your poem expresses that perfectly with such grace and tenderness.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Wow, thank you so much, Bob, for those lovely words and your generous six star rating. I am thrilled. Yes, it is important to always let our loved ones know... Warmest regards, Marijke :o)
Comment from adewpearl
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I used to say the If I should die before I wake prayer every night for years as a child - your poem is such a fascinating reverse play on that
Your lines have a good steady cadence and your rhyming couplets are strong
This is wonderfully romantic, Marijke. brooke

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2011
    Hi, Brooke, thanks for your wonderful comments and generous rating, my friend. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)