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His Two Wives
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His Two Wives |
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Ted Reynolds Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 331 |
He never speaks of his first wife, Who died in '64. And Sarah never seems to care That he's been wed before. But sometimes when he thinks of Ann And what her love had been, He feels a tugging in his breast That both ways seems a sin. To worship her beside his wife Seems disloyal and wrong, But memory of his first young love Has warmed his heart so long. Sarah has surely saved his life, His heart is at her call. And yet at times between their kiss The lips of Ann will fall. He lives in this uneasy way Until, like you and I, He finds himself upon the bed Where he knows he must die, And still the feelings in his soul Are so mixed in confusion That he can find no words to say To make a true conclusion. Then Sarah says with her last kiss That soothes his spirit home, "I'm blessed that Ann's already there To keep you till I come." |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Ted~ I wasn't sure where this was going .. then a tear fell. Beautiful, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
This was simply beaytiful. Thanks for sharing.  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh, my! *reaching for a tissue* This is beautifully sad and yet so loving! Very good! |
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Ted Reynolds Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 331 |
Well, ONE of you ladies is responsible for this, because you posted a poem about a dying man back in January which belatedly caused this one, and I wish my memory would credit which of you it was. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This skillfully constructed piece of writing is perfect...in its simplicity, poignancy and sentiment. Just lovely. Thank you... ~ Claire |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ahhh... beautiful!!!! |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
I have to get in line and applaud you for this poem also. My hands are clapping now. Its sad, but so well done... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice, Ted.... Fictional or not, this is a wonderful rendition of truly devoted and unselfish love - A rare and wonderful find...  |
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bboog Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 303Valencia, California |
Ted: This reminded me of when someone asked my father what he missed most about my mother and he answered, "the wine". The inquisitor said, "I didn't know you were a drinker," and he replied, "I did say Whine, didn't I? W-h-i-n-e." Back to your poem, an awkward line for me was this one "That both ways seems" otherwise, a fine job. bboog |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
ted~ this was lovely. it was written with such grace and poise. the story of two true loves made a tear fall from my eyes. thank you. amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Great job Ted, reading this makes me imagine that I am actually in that situation  So many times do we have to battle conflicting emotions, not just in this way, but too many others to mention... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ted, this was wonderful--you touched my heart with this tender love story. |
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