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Time After Time
(for S. James)
eyes the color of wood smoke
laughing softly
chasing the icy fingers
of the dead of winter
from out my heart
while your warm even breath
sends silky shivers along my skin...
I sigh with the realization
that our years together
have been an odyssey spent in
the living knowledge
of each others inner beings
and I would stop time
in it's journey...
to preserve this one moment
through an eternity of night!
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Northwestern Wisconsin USA
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Geezer
Fri, 2023-02-17 18:09
Absolutely amazing...
I love this! You have captured the essence of a loving relationship! I wouldn't change a thing! ~ Geez.
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This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 06:22
thanks Geez,
I'm glad you liked it, thank you for saying so!
*love & hugs, Cat
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author commentPoets Hand
Fri, 2023-02-17 19:47
Dear Cat
This is beautifully said, capturing the intimacy of a relationship over many years of knowing another, a soul mate. I love this eloquent poem. Well versed.
Poets Hand
Hannah
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 06:16
dear Hannah,
thank you so very much for reading and commenting. I appreciate it!
*hugs, Cat
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author commentEkaterina Alexa...
Sat, 2023-02-18 01:44
This is gorgeous!
Hi Cat,
This is absolutely gorgeous! It's very evident how much you love your husband.
Big hugs Xxx
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 06:21
dear Kat,
he is a very special man, I've been married three times in my life time. been married to Steven 42 years, now. and I am deeper in love with him than the day I first fell... he takes really good care of me. and I try to do the same of him. the least I can do is write him poetry...
*major hugs, Cat
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author commentRosewood Apothecary
Sat, 2023-02-18 07:54
Hi Cat
Superb job. I think this is a delicate piece. So tender and endearing. Lovely, lovely, lovely poetry.
Tim
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 08:00
thanks Tim
thank you, my dearest Tim! today is my birthday at 1:00 in the afternoon. Steven is pampering me today, lol. I'm glad you liked it.
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author commentRosewood Apothecary
Sat, 2023-02-18 15:34
Happy Birthday!!
Get pampered. You deserve it.
Tim
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 17:59
thank you dear Tim,
I had a nap this afternoon and Steven went out to pick up a special dinner with pie!
*hugs and love, Cat
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author commentPoets Hand
Sat, 2023-02-18 16:34
Hi Cat
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Cat
Happy Birthday to you
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 18:00
dear Hannah,
thanks for the song!
*hugs & love, Cat
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author commentDalton
Sat, 2023-02-18 17:02
Dearest Cat
I wish you an o so special and beautiful birthday your special day and for all who are blessed to know and to be in your life always regards John :)
Candlewitch
Sat, 2023-02-18 18:02
dearest John,
you always say the loveliest things to me.
*love & hugs, Cat
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author commentAesthetic Night
Mon, 2023-03-20 06:27
Time after Time
I read this one. It had such a smooth, flowing feeling about it. The person described must mean
something very special to you. Thanks for replying concerning my laptop I'm glad you received the message.
Have a great day.
thanks for your poetry and kindness.
John
The only difference between a grave and a rut is that one has an open end!
Just keep moving, writing, whatever it takes! You've got it sussed!
Candlewitch
Mon, 2023-03-20 06:53
dear John,
thank you for seeing my poem for what it is; a gift to my husband, whom I love right down to his toes, lol! he even reads my poetry and sometimes makes suggestions. his favorite poems of mine are by my alter ego, eddy styx. he loves both sides both sides of the coin!
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