Today
Before you leave the table
Lean forward, reach out
Tenderly hold her hand
Feel her warmth
And the pulse of her heart
Soak up that sensation
Treat every close moment
Like it was last your last
Do not wait for tomorrow
Today
Before you leave the table
Gently say, how much you love her
Listen to her sweet response
Place your ear, on her chest
And hear the beat of her heart
Drumming a crescendo of love
Treat her song of togetherness
Like an angel’s last tune
Do not wait for tomorrow
Tonight
Before you leave the table
Stand close to her
Fondly look into her eyes
Those mirrors of passion for you
And see the depths of her heart
Swimming in her joyous tears
Treat these emotional nights
Like the embrace was your last
Do not wait for tomorrow
One day, there will be a time
When her today’s heart
Will not be beating tomorrow
Ivor Steven (c)Β Nov 2019
Lovely poem π€ The only beating we love to feel is her heart β£
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Thank you for reading, and for your lovely comment ………..
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Tenderly salutary, Ivor.
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Thanks Derrick….. from last nights dreams….
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This is beautiful and that song is beautiful. Aaah. π
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Thank you Arbie, an emotional poem from my soul, and the band “Poet’s of The Fall”, are typically what I listen to a lot πππ
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this is so beautiful, Ivor.
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Thank you Beth, an emotional piece, and so it’s hard for me know if it reads ok πππ
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perfect
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That’s very comforting for me, thank you Beth π
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Beautiful, poignant piece. π
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Thank you dear Beckie, your kind words mean a lot to me with this poem ππβ€οΈπ
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You’re so very welcome, Ivor. ππ
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That was lovely. Your dreams are more productive than mine. π
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Sometimes too productive and scary ππ
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I can imagine Ivor π
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Beautiful and painful. Reminder for all
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Thank you Pallavi
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I felt the emotion in this Ivor. It is so important to treasure each moment, and your poem captures this sentiment so beautifully π
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Yes Rachel, an emotional piece for me to write….. I suppose those old guilt feelings resurfacing ….. always thinking I could have done more….
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Ivor, Iβve followed you for a while, and the way you describe your wife, your love for her, your care of her…. it sounds infinite and so beautiful. Iβm sure you did everything you could, but I know guilt is probably an easy trap to fall into for such a sensitive and beautiful soul as you. Go easy on yourself xo
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Thank you dear Rachel, yes I try to kind to myself, and I know would want it no other way…. I’m extremely happy that my writing about/for Carole impart my true feelings….. xx
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So true, so beautiful…and, yes, a dream…but, also, something lived. This is so relatable, Ivor, and is a heart-toucher. I felt it in my heart!
We must all treasure the seconds in today…and do those things that are most important today.
(((HUGS)))
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Your right, it was a big teary one for me….. I always wanted to do more, and give more to Carole….. I look around me and wish people to love each other more, because there comes that time, when there is no more……. and “Do not wait for tomorrow”…..xxxxx Love…Love for as long as you can…. Love … Love… ((Hugs))
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π Truth! π
And MORE HUGS!!! π
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This one is so beautiful! I love it.
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Yeah… love to love….. love to be love…. the one you love…. may not be here to love… tomorrow…. πππ
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Beautiful poem and sentiment, Ivor.
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Thank you, I truly appreciate your kind comments, I’m always thrilled that so many readers enjoy my writings π€π
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This is so lovely, Ivor!
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Thank you Eugenia, it was a very emotional piece for me….. after your loved one is not a part of your tomorrow ………. do not wait… give love, like there is no tomorrow……. xx
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Yes, I’ve lost loved ones, as well. Love them while they are here.
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That is what “happens to the heart”…..
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Love is tenderness…… do not wait….. tomorrows sweetness will not always be there to savour……xx
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So true, Ivor!
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I spent the day with a friend who just lost her husband and best friend of 60 years, and now I’m bawling.
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Oh, I’m so sorry for you and your friend, it’s ok to cry your eyes out… I’ve been doing it for years π’πβ€οΈππ
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Thanks, Ivor. I knew you’d understand.
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Oh, this piece from Leonard Cohen, is beautifully relatable for us…..
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Yes!
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Yes yes yes a thousand times yes!
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Oh this pulls on my heart strings so so much, Ivor. Tender and wise and just so so loverlyβ¦β¦<3
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Yes I cried all the way through while I was writing this one…. When I was caring for Carole, I endeavoured to love her every day, like there was no tomorrow, and that was the reality of our situation ππβ€οΈ
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I know from this you have everything with your entire heart and soul. I feel the deep love written in every line Ivor (and between the lines too πππ)
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Thank you Deb, you understand me perfectly πππβ€οΈ
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I’m back from my holiday Ivor and this is the first I’ve read you in two weeks. I am so grateful I got to read this today. Ivor your love is a powerful, eternal light in the world. It heals just because it exists. Love like that always does, but THEN you go and gift us with this treasure. “In the end all the matters is how we loved.” β₯.
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Thank you Niki, how are you feeling, did you have a good holiday…
Yes, it was an emotional piece for me, I’m glad I posted the poem now…. Every time I went to post the poem, I started crying. Haha… I eventually got there, πβ€οΈππ’
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{{{{{Ivor}}}}} It was very good and much needed, thank you. I’m sorry for your pain. Deep love carves deep grief indeed. Thank you for sharing your journey. β₯.
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Great to hear your holiday was so good for you.. xx
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Very good Ivor. Are your ears burning? =) We are all over here on my Gem today talking about how much we appreciate our Music Man Ivor. xo β₯.
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Haha, I’ve just woken up, so I didn’t hear all that commotion, and I love that you appreciate my music choices,.. Music is my source of inspiration, and my haven for sanity, away from this crazy world… ππππ
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And “when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Definitely helps me with sanity too, or what’s left of it! =) β₯.
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Yes, our sanity levels are all relative in this completely crazy world…. πππβ€οΈ
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Ha! Very true. =) β₯.
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Iβm sorry, Ivor. I feel this very much right now as I watch someone I love dearly struggle and hear the pain in her voice. Itβs heartbreaking.
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I’m sorry Rose…. but I cried buckets too, when I was writing this piece…. The words wore a lot of my emotions, …….xx
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I know the feeling. Hugs to you.
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Brilliant sentiment and nicely conveyed. I feel you here and you’re spot on. Thanks for sharing. Tom.
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Thank you Tom, my pleasure
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Brilliant! Loved it Ivor! β€
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Yeah !! I’m more than pleased that you loved this one Carol…. It was an important piece of writing for me xxx
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