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What Could Have Been
by Paul Berube → (All Poetry by Paul Berube)
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She sits alone in garden tended,
with beauty sweet
and perfect splendor.
Nine red roses lay at her feet,
two in her lap;
She breathes the essence
of a twelfth.

Each fallen tear
part of an unknown feeling...

Had she been so blind
to reject love pledged
without reservation?

His gentle kiss lay softly
upon her lips
but now only a recollection
of what could have been, remains.

Weighing heavily on her mind
are his parting words.
I shall always love you.

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 Reviews of "What Could Have Been"
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on February 12, 2008
This is so gently written, and although sad, a beautiful write.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on December 27, 2007
Paul,

Very haunting! I think we may each hold scenarios like this from our past. Imagery is fantastic and symbolic. Great work!

Sheila

Reviewed by Southern Comfort
Reviewed on May 18, 2007
So beautifully worded and expressed! This tender and gentle write, touched my heart and misted my eyes! HUGS! SC

Reviewed by Theresa curnow (Reader)
Reviewed on April 29, 2007
Another fine poem from you Paul. I haven't been here that long but I look forward to your poems because they are so charming. Theresa.

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on April 4, 2007
Such a beautiful tender poem, love holly

Reviewed on April 3, 2007
cool poeming Paul, most uniqely

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
This one is so gentle and tender in imagery and expressions the ending sad but so beautiful....

Excellent Paul

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
WOW this are very intense and heartfelt
Emotions softly written and felt
Each fallen tear the imagery and flow
The tone your words capture
The picture of what could have been a
Romance that pass!!
Excellent poetic view of thoughts!!
Love And Peace To You Always..Morning Star

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on March 31, 2007
Awe, what a sad and heartfelt write my friend, sure makes one stop and think...very moving and compassionate...enjoyed this much!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on March 31, 2007

This is a poetic bouquet of orchids... "What Could Have Been" is a ~ romantic sublime ~ composition to honor The American Fine Letters.

In gratitude and appreciation,


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
You always have such a lovely rhythm to your rhymes Paul! Beautifully expressed!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
An intimate look into the heart of a love ,lost. Well done, Paul!...M

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
In the tenderest gesture, I know these words.

Thank you!
Susan

Reviewed by Jerelyn Craden
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
Ah, HE is the twelfth rose. Lovely. Jerelyn

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
Awwwww what a delicate yet bittersweet offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
Beautiful poems, Prompts the thoughts "sometimes love is not enough" Good write. Lady J

Reviewed on March 30, 2007
Awwww...This is softly said and felt Paul
I love your visuals!
A wonderful sad sweet memory

WArmly, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
I know what you mean... But she was the wrong one anyhow..

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
visually moving sentiment beautifully expressed ...

Reviewed on March 30, 2007
So bittersweet and beautiful Paul.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 30, 2007
your placement of the dozen roses was lovely-i enjoyed the visual and the write


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