Everyone knew we were heading for snow.
Lowering banks of menacing clouds trying
To threaten cold wedding guests told us so.
You and I cuddled close. I was crying.
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Very true I like the first line everyone knew we were heading for snow.. Its sweet and nice to warn us... Thanks for sharing KRISTA
What a luvli thought to write this poem of 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them' Lest we forget-- millions of dead, millions of widows- written with deep thought the reader can feel it. Nuff said 11 out of 10, kind regards Ken e
A beautiful moving poem Fay! my mind see's that lion on Lyles treacle tin, and the inscription: out of the strong comes sweetness: Your son!
It's almost unbearable to contemplate - losing one's husband after such a tiny time. Your poem captures with great skill, the the agony of separation and the joy of continuance in the genes of a next generation. A very moving poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
'After a night of passionate rapture' - this did it for me.. Lovely piece. Leslie
Wonderfully expressed piece Fay, you paint a vision that is only found within fine poets as yourself.....This is a sad write, but so full of hope...that it makes this poem even more beautiful.......thanks for this 10 from me Jon
Sad, but full of hope. You've earned a 10 with this beautiful poem. Regards Ron
This is a very loving piece of work you have written in dedication to all those war widows, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Scott
Beautifully composed. In this nostalgic poem, winter becomes a metaphor for good-bye. Exquisite.Fay. One of your very best. Love, SandraX
This was a wonderful poem i liked how you wrote it and you're ending was great...= :) KRISTA
A beautiful and deeply moving tribute to someone very very special...Respectfully, Sid.
Oh my God! I had no idea where this was headed. This is one of the most powerful poems I have read.
...your life ...your wife A good concluding couplet. Nice style. Sylva