Beforeword: The complexities of love, and the enduring ache experienced in the waiting.


Love waits, lingers like ghost in the shadows
A cacophony of wonderings in the stillness of uncertainty
In the space between heartbeats, hurt takes root
A stifling companion in the waiting
A tapestry of emotions woven with delicate threads
A canvas painted of hope washed away by the hues of longing
Dreams suspended in liquid promises
Rising as bubbles, ephemeral in passing
Time, the patient witness to silent yearnings
Moments on moments laiden with unspoken desires
Missteps echo through the corridors of the heart
The ache mushrooms, a subtle undercurrent surfacing
Hope, a fragile ember, dying
A flicker in the midst of ambiguity
It’s in the shifting timelines of anticipation
Heart bears the weight of hurt, entangled in waiting
First published 2023
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In creative solidarity, Dee
Emotional and detailed imagery. Such a lovely poem, Dawn.
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Thank you Mary!!! Glad you like it 💐🎉💐
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WOW! Just WOW! 💖💑💞
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Thanks! Just thanks!!!! 😊
Appreciate you sistah girlfriend 💐🎉💐 💜
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You’re welcome my dear sistah Dawn1 🥰💖😘
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🤗🙏🏽🤗
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Gurrll…this…damn… 💘
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Ooohhh you like it, uh?! 😊🤩Thanks much 😍
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Oh Dawn, this is gorgeous! 💞
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Thanks a mil Michele. Wishing you a wonderful holiday. Cheers 🥂
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You’re welcome and thank you! 🥂
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😊💗😊
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This is beautiful 🥰
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Thanks so much. I appreciate the feedback 😊
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My pleasure 🤗
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What an evocative poem Dawn. Beautifully written
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Thanks dear Sadje. Appreciate it. Wishing you all the best for this holiday season and beyond. 🙏🏽🥂🙏🏽
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It’s my pleasure dear friend. Same to you and yours
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Much much thanks dear❤️🙏🏽❤️
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You’re welcome
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🌹🌺💕
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Beautifully evocative and descriptive verse Dawn.
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Thanks so much Brad. Appreciate it. Wishing you all the best for this holiday season. Cheers 🥂
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Thank you Dawn. Happy Holidays! 🌟
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Happy Christmas 🎄
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Thanks. Same to you. Cheers 🙏🏽🥂🙏🏽
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