Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

I had to see what else you had written. This is a delightful 'light and sweet' poem written by a man married 48 years. Wow! You do learn a thing or two in that amount of time. Congratulations on placing in the contest. It was well deserved.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2023

Thank you! We are Blessed to have such partners. I had such fun writing that one.

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Exceptional

While this love poem is not in the mold of Keats or Lord Baron romantic poems, it is the most down to earth, honest and loving poem, I have read.
Wishing you the best in the contest. I hope you share it with your wife.
Best wishes
Mary

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

I shared your warm comments with my wife. She said, "Obviously, she doesn't know you!" But, thanks! I needed some kind words today.

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Cute, and I feel similar to my wife of 44 years. Well done. Still, you left me confused with "I spell "balonga" phonetically - "baloney" - for in the piece you spelled it, boloney

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

Thanks for pointing out the spelling error. I stay away from math for the same reason...

reply by Tom Horonzy on 01-Apr-2023

Your comment is appreciated, and though I am a wizard in arithmetic, please don't ask me to solve for 'y'

reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

Y not?

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Nice and lite and sweet presentation paying tribute to your wife. You are a lucky man. Your digs even have you trained for her.just kidding.I was married for 57 years and I miss my hubby every day.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

I am sure that you and your late husband found laughter to be one of the important bonds which holds a marriage together. I would bet he stays near the gate awaiting your arrival. May God Bless you both

reply by country ranch writer on 01-Apr-2023

Thank you my dear friend.

Comment from RodG

Excellent

The Speaker is quite candid about himself and the love of his life. Interesting she was not home when you wrote this. I hope you share it with her now that it's posted. I am married 53 years, so I know exactly how you feel, Poet. Rod

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

People these days do not realize the value of staying together. I isn't easy, but the rewards are so many. I told my wife on our 35th that as soon as I find a redhead who owns a liquor store, I am out of here. Its been 9 years and no luck - and she's been helping me look! Thanks for stopping by.

Comment from Lea Tonin1

Excellent

Very nice, sweet and loving poem! I wonderful ode to your partner and wife. I'm sure she is most deserving!
I always admire and envy relationships like yours that you're a cool. Person spend a long time together I have synergy with one another it's a great thing!

Having said that I'll find this to be a very competent, sweet and simple home design to please and please it has! A very nice submission and I wish you all the best!

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023

Thank you for a most thoughtful review. I was in a rather silly mood yesterday morning and found writing this much more fun than working on the list of things to do she had given me.