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This Gift I Cannot Give - Did I share this one? If I didn't, enjoy!

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-08-30 04:52 AM

This Gift I Cannot Give

That bright afternoon you entered my life,
eyes brimming with anticipation,
while sunlight sat upon the rose of your cheeks.

So many years have never felt like such fleeting moments
racing through my mind, unchecked by regret,
simply memories of this glorious life worth living.

I have so many memories,
thoughts,
precious moments
tucked quietly away among things cherished
at the center of my being.
Gilded spirit never blessed so much
as the early morning we rose together.

Sunlight again danced upon the rose of your cheeks,
highlighting tender lips whispering to me, "I'm ready."
Never shall I forget how the dew glistened in the yard as
we walked down the drive in the mist of morning light.
and how beautifully poised you were as we sped off.

Your eyes teamed with excitement
dancing between light and shadows.

Fear and joy both vying for the lead
always courting fear of the unknown.

Yet, in this panic-laden moment that
envelops all of my erratic thoughts,
where your body languishes between
Heaven and Hell, not mine,
your thoughts remain always at peace
within the refuge of our secret paradise.

Sweat augers its course from my brow
to mix with sweet tears and the joyous,
overwhelming loss of breath
which marked the moment
that you gave me the greatest gift of all.

The gift of life ever after manifested
in the eyes and cries of my son.
Love to live on in divine union
beyond the span of our own lives.
Two hearts united in the breast of one.

This gift I can never give haunts me.
You are the mother of my child, my love, my wife.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

Midnitesun

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Gaia

1 posted 2004-08-30 10:45 AM

a full write, of life and love

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

2 posted 2004-08-30 12:26 PM

beautiful

Beki
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since 1999-09-15

Posts 1569
Newport Beach, CA, USA

3 posted 2004-08-30 12:36 PM

oh Kevin, this i s so beautiful, so full of love......I was glad to share your moment

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

4 posted 2004-08-30 09:02 PM

a wonderful tribute...enjoy many moments together....

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2004-08-30 09:17 PM

Thanx for the share Kev, a very tender and
touching write from the heart of a man very
deeply in love.

Martie

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6 posted 2004-08-30 09:21 PM

Kevin

This is written with tenderness and love. Much enjoyed!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2004-08-31 12:40 PM

Very nice...james

Kristabell
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since 2003-11-29

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Portland, OR

8 posted 2004-08-31 01:06 AM

\Very touching and very well expressed.

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