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Departed

He left her side Going... She knows not where The last sound of footsteps fading away But... He will come back Looking through old photographs Love letters and places He will be back. He will come back to her caring arms Her compassionate eyes Their secret ways and her smiling face. He will be back A little bit too early A little bit too late. Far too late Far too late to unlock the door to his desired faith. Far too late for begging apologies No one has ever returned from the dead. Just a poem :)

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James A.

Date: 2/18/2021 5:43:00 AM

I know, I read this when you wrote it, but I wanted to see it again. This one is full of hope, sadness, hope, and regret. It's dismal beauty paints a picture that mirrors this cold dreary day, but it touches the heart, because you know the love in the memories and the wanting.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/15/2021 9:21:00 AM

Am glad you re-visited James...Thanks so much

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/10/2019 8:14:00 AM

Sad and beautiful a potent poetic combination.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/15/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thanks for reading Rick

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/4/2019 4:54:00 AM

I didn't foresee the ending last time So well done. Panangiota Romios

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 3/15/2021 9:22:00 AM

Thanks for reading

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/14/2019 11:48:00 AM

Hello, Charmaine! I read your poetry over a year ago. You are the reason I joined the soup a month ago. I had no idea I could be a member. Your poetry is total beauty and magic. Thank you for being! And the beauty you share. Love, Panagiota Love, Panagiota

Sand Blown

Date: 2/1/2019 1:54:00 PM

very nice write...a far cry from the tv's operatic overtones

Tim Smith

Date: 12/12/2018 9:27:00 AM

Stopping by to check out anything new... : ))

Ricky Muse

Date: 12/8/2018 1:44:00 PM

Aesthetic and universal. Thanks for sharing...…………..peace!

Lyric Man

Date: 11/23/2018 3:20:00 AM

Charms, you paint pain as authentically as anyone I’ve read.. I hope that’s not pulling from personal experience. You are too lovely in every way to ever suffer such!

Sami Al-Khalili

Date: 11/22/2018 3:48:00 PM

Beautiful, strong ending. "No one has ever returned from the dead". This is beautiful. Happy to read your poems again.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/27/2018 12:42:00 AM

Hi Charmaine, a deep poem with such powerful emotions displayed. There are many words I wish I had taken the time to say to loved ones that have passed. I love the content of this little gem Charmaine. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Silent One

Date: 9/19/2018 4:54:00 AM

I did a similar collaboration with Judy about death, will be posted soon.. You captured the emotions deeply and emotively... Sadly when someone has gone, there are so many words left unspoken.... Great poetry Charmaine..