Comment from frogbook

Excellent

A very compelling read with great description and word choice. Especially enjoyed the last stanza's form and message of self reliance and independence.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

frogbook,

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am honored you stopped by to read and review. Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Writing about our thoughts and sometimes our demons can be very cathartic and I feel this piece may have been that for you.
Very creative in metaphors for life. It is in the day-to-day we find our coping skills and grow. Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Jmf4119,

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am honored you stopped by to read and review. Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

When we are single for a long time we value ourselves more and do more good things for our own benefit. We learn to know is more important.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

Sandra du Plessis, thank you for stopping by.
Well , perhaps my lesson was learned far late in life. I have been single for about 35 years.

As for me, truly I have been in love with only two men in my life.

The first my one and only ex. A Viet Nam vet who is still battling demons. However, he is still in my life and I love him for him and we share children and our beautiful grandchildren. For this he will always be special.

The second, though he resides in my heart will never be a part of my life ever again. He is the one who taught me this valuable lesson and made me realize my worth through his betrayal and hurtful actions and lies. Ironic?
Most definitely.
For this I owe him a great deal.

My ex filled my life with betrayal too, having fathered a child within our marriage, but to make it fair, we were separated for a time.

Well never meant to be so revelational, but most time poetry is cathartic and its inspiration is life in all its province, good or bad. Right?

Thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review.

Jlsavell

Comment from Benny Beeharry

Excellent

Hi this is a very beautiful piece of write, going through so many circimstances or situations to discover where does your crave come from and at last finding it come from life..a fulfilled life.
Great realisation ,good decisive flow and sweet language.
Benny Beeharry

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Benny Beeharry,

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am honored you stopped by to read and review. Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from write hand blue

Excellent

I like the way you have expressed and expanded your idea 'I crave.' in poetic form.

Excellent writing giving a strong visual and pleasant read.

Original and inspiring...

~Mel~

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

write hand blue,
again a big thank you for stopping by to read and review my offering. I am honored.. jlsavell

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Lent or lint?
Not a bad free verse...enjoy the mornings, for if you are lucky the years to come will bring mornings when you realize you are still alive only because every part hurts...excellent post.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

LIJ RED,

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am honored you stopped by to read and review. Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from Allison78

Exceptional

What a beautiful message you've shared with this poem! I loved the imagery and the sights and sounds your poem created in my mind. Beautifully written, it flows so well and is a pleasure to read, fantastic job on this!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

ALLISON78,

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am SO VERY honored you stopped by to read and review and to award this work exceptional. Again, Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from KyColonel Randal

Excellent

Thank you for sharing. This piece is easy to read and reflective to boot. Biographical poetry is the best of two genres combined! I love the personification in "fingers of water" and "time's march." Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2016

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Randa A Burd Jr.

Though my thank you is quite late, it is no less appreciated. I am honored you stopped by to read and review. Thank you so very much.. jlsavell

Comment from catch22

Exceptional

Hi Jimi, I really like this because the ending is inspirational and the images are authentic and personal. I was not sure where you were going until the last stanza, where you bring it all home that the need for love is really a need for self acceptance ans self love. Awesome write!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

Pam, I apologize for the late response. It is hard to keep up with everything. I am so very honored that you felt this work exceptional.. again a huge thank you... jimi

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Exceptional montage or etching of your morning, Jimi. I really got a kick out of the sugar cub ping and the strawberries running across vines in the curtains.

All held together with stirred cravings. That means one's alive, yes?

A beautiful poem from a beautiful woman.

Gloria

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

gloria, another late thank you but a big one!!!!!! Am I forgiven? Jimi