WJHartung

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WJHartung
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At the age of 74, I have much to say and to offer. Herein I attempt to do just that.

  February 2024     2 months ago

Submitted Poems 5 total

Remembering


Stars filled your eyes, my sweet
And I tasted eternity upon your lips,
Looking into your star field I caught a glimpse
Of our forever’s and smiled knowing
They did exist beyond my imaginings…

 
You taste of mother earth rich and deeply...

– by Warren Joe Hartung

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Beach Sonnet 1

Beach Sonnet One

Sea foam spills around her ankles and mine
As we embrace under moon and stars,
We are made of surf and sand,
Of stars and moon dust…

 
Melted together, two become one,
And I feel from within you,
Such a deep and desperate...

– by Warren Joe Hartung

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Forevermore

Within the magic of an autumn day
Sun playing among the dappled leaves
Greens, golds, oranges and yellows,
I find the magic of you too, of us…
A day spent in joyful exploration
Of our mother earth and all her splendors,
Time spent just being...

– by Warren Joe Hartung

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Overcast

Its overcast today
Not stormy
But dark
And cold
And fitting
For today I missed you anew…
I know you are gone
Never coming back to me
And I feel
Dark and cold
And lonely once again…
I knew you would have to leave
And I knew I could do...

– by Warren Joe Hartung

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Strawberries

This gentle sun kissed spring day takes me back to that brightly dappled meadow of long ago, with its wild strawberries, ripe and ripening, dazzling hues of reds and oranges embraced by the vibrant green foliage, fragrant and abundant. I remember...

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The story told within was complete, compelling, and moving. I liked its pace and was humbled my tis message.

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A beautiful sentiment. If it were only possible, she would still ne at my side and my life would once again have meaning.

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