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jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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0 posted 2008-04-15 09:09 PM


For The Life of Her

Just out of reach . . .
that which was an extension of me;
three years, some days, hours . . . minutes.
Eyes, blue – sky, the color,
forever closed,
voice, always present -
quite, never even to whisper . . . again.
She . . .was me, my heart –
my soul full of dreams.
I lived – for the life of her.
I pass with the passing of her.
Three years, some days, hours. . .minutes,
His gift to me,
just out of reach,
that which was – an extension of me.

©wesley james beard, jr.
april 2008


...not about me, j.

[This message has been edited by jwesley (04-15-2008 10:08 PM).]

© Copyright 2008 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
shyvl
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since 2008-04-11
Posts 531
texas, usa
1 posted 2008-04-15 11:03 PM


This is an excellent expression of the feeling of loss.  I love the way you structure your lines with a variety of methods. It makes your poetry unique and interesting to read.  One question-is
"His gift to me," supposed to be Her or am I just reading it wrong?  Thanks for the pure pleasure this brought.
sharyn

Seoulair
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since 2008-03-27
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Seoul S.Korea
2 posted 2008-04-16 12:24 PM


Beautiful. Love carries hope beyond passing line.
Enjoyed.

jwesley
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Spring, Texas
3 posted 2008-04-16 12:29 PM


...thanks for the read my friends...jimmy
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
4 posted 2008-04-16 06:40 AM


beautifully written, jimmy

just beautiful~~

M

Margherita
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5 posted 2008-04-16 09:36 AM


Very beautifully written, truly poignant, dear Jimmy.

Love,
Margherita

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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6 posted 2008-04-19 04:48 AM


Jimbo... a wonderful thought provoking write... love your work... .love me

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Paul Wilson
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7 posted 2008-04-19 05:30 AM


Jimmy...Touching write. Such a sad longing expressed within your words that no one should have to endure...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03
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Florida, USA
8 posted 2008-04-19 02:28 PM


“I lived – for the life of her.
I pass with the passing of her.”

I feel this each and every day… You have expressed it beautifully.

Tammy<333

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