Gazing out, I realize this was our place.
We sat here by the river watching it flow, holding hands and confessing our hopes and dreams.
I remember when you said that love was like a river. You thought
the river waters gush created a surge like love with its’ many highs and lows.
Here by the river, my once empty days had been filled with love. You were my smile in the morning when I arose. You were the hug before I fell asleep.
What happened to us?
Where are those days of a love that flowed like a river?
2015©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Fiction
Word Count – 100 words
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September 18, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Beautifully expressed.
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September 19, 2015 at 4:43 am
I appreciate your kind words. Thank You … 😎
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September 17, 2015 at 6:54 am
I see it’s your anniversary Issy. Congrats to you and your hubby darling and may there be many, many more. 😀
Love the poem. It’s so true and beautiful. ♥
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September 18, 2015 at 3:44 am
Sonel,
It’s very nice and unexpected to see you here once again. Welcome …!!!
Thank you for the anniversary good wishes.
I’m pleased you enjoyed my words about a subject that is happening in relationships too often.
Isadora 😎
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September 18, 2015 at 4:16 am
Always a pleasure Issy. I haven’t been blogging much as there were too many issues with nasty commenters, closed my blog and opened a new one and well, trying my best to keep up and stay positive. 😀
I always love your poetry. 😀 ♥
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September 19, 2015 at 4:42 am
Everyday is a blessing to be ALIVE…!!! ❤️
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September 19, 2015 at 5:40 am
❤
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September 16, 2015 at 9:42 am
Love is like a river.. so many things could happen to a river, that it can easily turn bad.. Happy anniversary.
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September 18, 2015 at 3:41 am
Yes, Bjorn. A river has a great many turbulent moments as well as calm ones as are some relationships in life.
Thank you for the anniversary wishes …
Isadora 😎
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September 15, 2015 at 7:25 pm
Firstly…Happy Anniversary !! 50 years…wow Izzy. I was surprised I made it to 10.
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September 15, 2015 at 10:07 pm
I have a difficult time wrapping my head around that number. It feels like a Dali painting – surreal. Thnak you, Jo.
Glad to see you back in the saddle again. 😍
Isadora 😎
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September 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm
So romantic and beautiful, with such a sad ending. I love it, and congrats. Fifty years! You can be very proud to have kept the spark alive.
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September 15, 2015 at 2:07 pm
Dear gahlearner,
Thank you for the anniversary good wishes. Yes, it can be quite an accomplishment when looking at the amount of time.
To be honest, it hasn’t seemed that long. There’s no denying in a life lived with another there are high’s and lows. But, in the
essence of actual time, it doesn’t seem like that long. 😳 Thank you again.
I’m a hopeless romantic but enjoy wiritng about the tumultuous things that can go one in a problematic relationship. This is
a sad one but seems to be realistic for today’s society. I’m happy you enjoyed it enough to ‘Love it’!
With appreciation,
Isadora 😎
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September 15, 2015 at 1:36 am
A sad but poignant tale. Well done.
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September 15, 2015 at 1:59 pm
Yes, endings can be quite sad …. 😎
Thank you for visiting and commenting, Susan. I always enjoy seeing your views.
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 10:12 pm
Sad, but lovely.
Thank you.
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September 15, 2015 at 1:57 pm
As endings can be sometimes …. 😥
Thank you CE.
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 8:26 pm
We celebrate 31 years tomorrow, Izzy, and there have been surges and there have been dry times. We just kept paddling. 🙂 Congratulations on 50 years. That’s a huge accomplishment with lots of work as well as love. Since we didn’t get married until I was 30, we’ll be a bit older when we get to 50. 🙂
janet
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September 15, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Dear Janet,
Congratulations on your wonderful 31st year accomplishment, as well. ❤️ May you both continue to flourish in the glow of each others’ LOVE. ❤️
In 50 years of marriage, it cannot be said that it was a smooth ride. A life lived has high’s and lows. The true testament to commitement to another is whether or not you’re willing to stay on the bumpy ride to get to the final destination. A true respect for the others opinions and feelings; a little humor daily; a morning and evening hug sprinkled with a 2 minute surprise hug randomly given throughout the day and a deeply heartfelt love for the other all add up to a long marriage.
Thank you for you good wishes for my anniversary.
Affectionately,
Izzy 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 5:54 pm
Unfortunately love has flowed away.
Its sad but many relations are crumbling despite trying to make them work.
http://ideasolsi65.blogspot.in/2015/09/boat.html?m=1
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September 14, 2015 at 6:05 pm
Yes, relationships sometimes are best put to rest. One life only means one life to find happiness with the right partner.
Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 4:56 pm
Beautiful and so sad, its what happens to many relationships.
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September 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Yes, indeed, Gilly. I have a great many friends and family
that have experienced the loss of relationships. Glad you enjoyed.
Issy 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 10:21 am
Querida Isadora,
It takes work to keep that river flowing, doesn’t it? And there are days it seems like a dried up puddle. Well written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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September 14, 2015 at 4:46 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Yes, there are many that give up too quickly or have a roaming eye. I can atest that after 50 years of
marriage it does require thoughtful input to keep ourselves sparkling and bright within it.
I wrote this from the perspective of many people I know who have had disalusions with love.
However, I’m a hopeless romantic ever keeping the hearts fires burning.
I’m pleased you found it was well-written. Thank You.
Afecionda,
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Querida Isadora,
50 years? ¡Felicitaciones! You’re six years ahead of us.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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September 14, 2015 at 7:42 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Si … 50 years … this past August 21st.
At times, we feel like dinosaurs as no one seems to be committing themselves to each other for that long anymore.
Perhaps, one day they’ll have a marriage museum and bronze us. LOL – silly me !!
Gracias,
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 4:57 am
Beautifully written yet pretty disturbing for those who have not been together that long. Like me and my wife. I will work hard in hopes that this will not happen to us.
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September 14, 2015 at 5:57 pm
I have a great many friends who’ve experienced love lost. Unfortunately, we live in a throw away society.
Relatioships require commitment and that commitment is work. But, to be with someone you treasure, love and adore.
Heavenly…!!! I know from whence I speak – 50th Anniversary celebrated this past August 21st.
Glad you found my story to be well-written and beautiful, Emilio. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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September 14, 2015 at 8:27 pm
Izzy, you’re so right. Commitment is work, but the end results are worth it.
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September 15, 2015 at 4:31 pm
Amen to that … 😊
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September 15, 2015 at 7:05 pm
50th? I know I’m not supposed to ask a woman but how old are you? Wait, let me rephrase that. Were you a child bride?
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September 15, 2015 at 7:40 pm
LOL … that’s hilarious. BUT … yes, I was married a month after my 18th birthday. I gradutaed from high school at 16. We married. Then, we both attended colllege.
Fortunately for me, I’ve always looked 10 – 15 years younger than I am. My gravatar pix is age 65. I’m 68 now. Good genes. I am writing a memoir about my life because ironically I eyed my hubby at age 9 when he was playing stick ball (Brooklyn style baseball) and I was in my Dad’s car waiting for him to return from an errand. Fate … Karma … Destiny … 😳 Thanks, for the fun response. 😄 AND … the compliment.
Isadora 😎
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