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If I Have the Time

IF I HAVE THE TIME If I have time, I'll spend it with you Time is an asset with value to spare But it's worthless to me if you are not there So just know I want you to be there too I'll schedule my time to coincide with yours We can frolic in the forest neath the stately trees Spending time together for as long as you please Or we can wade in the surf on foreign shores Having you with me is my greatest pleasure You make me happy when we're together I'm content with you, no matter the weather If I have the time, you will be my treasure 6 January 2020 For the contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Alexis Y.

Date: 1/12/2020 11:59:00 AM

Hi Curtis, I really enjoyed reading you this morning. I found such longing throughout the poem. Congratulations on your fine win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/12/2020 1:18:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis! What a beautiful, flattering comment. I am glad you enjoyed it. Stay in touch!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/12/2020 5:41:00 AM

Curtis, congratulations on your winning placement with your well penned sad poem!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/12/2020 6:07:00 AM

Tania, what an honor to receive the placement in your contest --- and share the same placement with such a gifted poetess as Jan Allison --- what an honor. Thank you, and may you have a Blessed day.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/6/2020 1:03:00 PM

Hello Curtis Moorman, it is a sad time for you Curtis and i know it was hard for you to write this poem. It will be hard for you for awhile but i want you to know that if you need to talk -you can with me. Bye for now my friend. Darlene.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/8/2020 5:08:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene! I'll stay in touch!

Lin Lane

Date: 1/6/2020 7:46:00 AM

I hope you don't mind that I read your reply to Jan, and I'm saddened to hear of your breakup, Curtis. I feel the sincerity of each word in your lines, so this must have been difficult for you to write.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/12/2020 1:09:00 PM

I'm glad to hear your life is becoming more r. Time will take care of the healing. I attended classes for the loved ones of those who are addicted. It helped ME to understand, but the one who needed the help refused to accept it. Thank you for reading more from me, Curtis.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/9/2020 8:15:00 AM

You have been on my mind recently. This is the only source of contact I have access to. I just wanted to let you know that everything is moving forward somewhat quickly but still on a friendly agreed upon level. Thanks for your concern. It is deeply appreciated.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/6/2020 12:58:00 PM

Lin, I read your poem on drowning. The last stanza truly tugged at my heart strings. On the 11th of January, I will celebrate 38 years of sobriety. I teach a course that lets the students know how to overcome their problem. It is a program called Celebrate Recovery. It helps the spouses and children of a person with an addict see a change in people who attend the meetings. It is highly confidential and uplifting. More to come....

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/6/2020 12:05:00 PM

Lin, thank you for sharing. I will take a look at your earlier poems and offer any advice or suggestions as I see fit in the hopes that it will help you understand. I too am sincerely concerned. Look for more Soup Mail from me.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/6/2020 8:56:00 AM

Thank you, and I understand the difficulty of writing with a wounded heart. Many of my first posts in PS were composed at a time when my world was tumbling down. I found it helpful to write about it, and I hope it has the same effect on you. Sincerely concerned.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/6/2020 8:10:00 AM

Lin, I'm not upset that you read my reply to Jan. I appreciate your care and concern. I have come to value your input, but moreover, I value your friendship. It was difficult to write, but the outcome is amicable at this point.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/6/2020 6:59:00 AM

Taking time out to spend quality time with your partner is so important curtis, a lovely uplifting poem indeed: -) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/6/2020 7:03:00 AM

Thank you, Jan! I agree, but she has chosen to no longer be my partner. It should be effective by the end of February.