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    A DYING LOVE

    By Wattree on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 9:38am |

    Beneath The Spin* Eric L. Wattree

    A DYING LOVE

    We vowed that we would love forever, the love of two puppies, they said, in our youth. But now two marriages
    and four children between us,
    I vow my love is just as strong
    for you.

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    We danced, we frolicked, we experimented with love, and shivered warm against the sea; Private memories of a carefree love, memories that belong to just you and me.
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    Now, I love my wife with all of my being. She’s made my life a pure delight. But love never dies, and you need me now, so I stand here, at your bedside tonight.
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    I’ve done well in choosing the women in my life, as your fading eyes can see; for as you lie here dying and I profess my love,
    my wife stands here in tears, next to me.
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    You’ve also chosen very well. Your husband loves you more than his pride. For he’s the one who summoned me here, so we could say goodbye.
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    So good-bye sweet soul who taught me to love, and brought such
    burning passion to me. As you close your eyes for the very last time, let my love be the last thing you see.
     

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    Eric L. Wattree
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    Comments

    Beautiful and moving.  Thank you for sharing it.


    by MrSmith1 on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 12:21pm

    Thank you, MrSmith.
    I've decided to move from lecture to inspiration. We need to know what people SHOULD  be giving priority to - love.

     

     


    by Wattree on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 9:54am

    That is really lovely.  Thanks for sharing. 


    by trkingmomoe on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 4:12pm

    Thank you, TRK.

    My current woman commented on this, this morning. she said, "You are one arrogant ass, but this is the man I love - it's just too bad you have to dig so deep to find him."  I guess that was a compliment, or was it?


    by Wattree on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 9:21pm

    I am sure she knows you better then the rest of us. There is probably lots in there to love. 


    by trkingmomoe on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 12:40pm

    Powerful.

    Thanks.


    by rmrd0000 on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 12:14pm