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Oh So Tender

In the glow of firelight oh so tender I watched him realize with surprise That he liked the green of my eyes Witnessed only by faint light of ember The person he asked about me Had a slim sense of humor A great grandma with tumor And was filled with jealousy My then boyfriend whispered about it all night None of it my fault Rubbing wound with salt I decided to take my final swift flight Our meeting at an innocent bonfire So romantic and real Gave both of us a great feel My new husband and I, now inspire! Written 9-18-2018 Contest: Enclosed Rhyme Sponsor: Dear Heart

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Constance La France

Date: 10/2/2018 3:24:00 PM

Caren, congratulations of your win in my contest with this lovely write ~

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2018 7:16:00 PM

I was so glad I followed the rules and stuff. I usually get that part wrong! Thank you for HAVING a contest. I look forward to all of them, as they force me to THINK!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/1/2018 7:38:00 PM

Oh such an enchanting and romantic reverie, Caren. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your captivating and enjoyable poem. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2018 11:59:00 AM

Thank you Susan. I appreciate your warm wishes.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/29/2018 10:57:00 PM

Back to congratulate you Caren! : )

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 4:25:00 PM

Thank you Connie. Glad to see you are still here!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/29/2018 10:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Caren, well done!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 4:25:00 PM

Thank you Michelle.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/29/2018 7:30:00 PM

Lovely, Caren. I enjoyed your nostalgic poem. Congrats on your win.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/30/2018 4:27:00 PM

Thank you Line. I am running back to see what I wrote now.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/19/2018 9:01:00 PM

The enchantment of love speaks to the romantic heart of every poet Caren. Lovely! : )

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/20/2018 12:01:00 AM

Thank you Connie. I do not do "love" poems often, but this idea hit me, and my muse is so efficient and goes ahead of me often into places I think we cannot go.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 9/19/2018 4:13:00 AM

Lovely poem. I especially LOVE that part, "I watched him realize with surprise/ That he liked the green of my eyes", because it reminds me of the 'dawning' look my husband had when he realized I was "the one"! Even after all these years- every once in a while, he still looks at me with that certain sense of wonder- and it's priceless!!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/19/2018 6:54:00 AM

So you do know the look. I knew this already, but I wanted to remind you.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/18/2018 11:10:00 PM

This is quite the intriguing story, I like the surprise of the rhymes!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/18/2018 11:52:00 PM

I was in a real sing-songy mood this week, Michelle.