Was I Too Late
rhyming couplets7 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
Hi Jim, how are you doing my sweet friend...so good to see you...I think a lot of people will relate to your poem...that one love we had in years gone by...and we let him/her get away...never to see again...a beautifully touching poem...and I love your picture...so nicely written...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Hi Jim, how are you doing my sweet friend...so good to see you...I think a lot of people will relate to your poem...that one love we had in years gone by...and we let him/her get away...never to see again...a beautifully touching poem...and I love your picture...so nicely written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you Linda for this excellent review and comments. Linda, I let this one get away because Samantha was tendered the dream job that she worked hard for. She was a surgeon and sought after by people of all stations in life. It was amazing how we met and were in a six month relationship. Neither of us spoke those magical three words, but we knew how we felt for the other. Samantha, with my urging, accepted the position with a hospital back east reluctantly and when she settled in, she called. She said that if i would have asked her to stay, she would have. Samantha was and still is, the greatest loss of my life. Sadly, I learned a very harsh lesson of not revealing my true feelings for her.
there is more to our story, but, i won't bore you. Take care and have a great day. Love you back Jimmy
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Jimmy, you could never bore me my friend...did you ever think to keep looking for her???...sigh...your always soooo welcome...and always good to see you...love xxoo
Comment from Susanjohn
well well well!!! look who's here writing another awesome poem!... :-) What a memory!..so sweet Jim...Sure those feelings were hard to rangle..but you got a lovely write out of it. :-)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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well well well!!! look who's here writing another awesome poem!... :-) What a memory!..so sweet Jim...Sure those feelings were hard to rangle..but you got a lovely write out of it. :-)
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Susan, thank you so much for these six stars. Your comments are absolutely awesome. I learned a very harsh and stinging lesson. I should have told her that i loved her, I did not want to stand in her way with taking her dream job that she worked hard for all of her career.
Take care and have a great day ;-))
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jim, it's good to see you back. This is a lovely poem you've written of a deep felt love that you allowed to slip away. In a couple of places you have 'i' instead of 'I'. So much has happened in my life since you posted her last. I loved your poem. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Hi Jim, it's good to see you back. This is a lovely poem you've written of a deep felt love that you allowed to slip away. In a couple of places you have 'i' instead of 'I'. So much has happened in my life since you posted her last. I loved your poem. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Thank you my friend for your excellent review and comments. The loss of Samantha truly broke my heart and i have never been the same. This was 12 years ago. I will send you a message about this time in my life. My best to you. Jimmy;))
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I'll be looking forward to that. Ulla:)))
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Ulla, I cannot find you email address. The computer I had it on went and died on me. would you mind sending it back to me.
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Of course not. ullamcfarlane@gmail.com. :))
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It's ullamcfarlane@gmail.com
Comment from Pantygynt
A nicely done set of couplets here. I think many of us made mistakes like that in the past. What fun it would be if she suddenly turned up now , probably with a load of grandchildren in tow.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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A nicely done set of couplets here. I think many of us made mistakes like that in the past. What fun it would be if she suddenly turned up now , probably with a load of grandchildren in tow.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Thank you Jim for this review and great comments. I was 57 and she was 49 at the time. She is a surgeon, but not the one who operated on me. I met her when I was in the hospital and became smitten with her. On my office visit, Samantha came in to exam my intrusions to my body, pronounced me fit to go back to work. I took a chance and invited her to dinner and to my surprise, she accepted. We were together for 6 months when a job offer was made to her from a very prestigious hospital back east. I encouraged her to accept the offer because it was the dream job that she had worked so hard for. Samantha asked me if i was sure and I told her yes. That was a lie and a huge mistake on my part. She called me after arriving at her new job and then told me that if I would have asked her to stay, she would have. A huge loss that left my heart quite damaged. Just showed me how stupid I was, even at my age then.
Have a great day
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Sounds like you learned your lesson anyway.
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I most certainly did. I feel she would have made me a wonderful wife, companion and best friend. I will always mourn that loss.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
How lovely to see your name in my message box again, Jim. I hope you are well? I know you've had many medical issues, and I'm hoping they are disappearing.
I remember this lady you are writing about. We all do or don't do things that we regret when it's too late. It's a lovely poem, my friend, lovely couplets that rhyme so well. I hope this is going to be the first of many more to come. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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How lovely to see your name in my message box again, Jim. I hope you are well? I know you've had many medical issues, and I'm hoping they are disappearing.
I remember this lady you are writing about. We all do or don't do things that we regret when it's too late. It's a lovely poem, my friend, lovely couplets that rhyme so well. I hope this is going to be the first of many more to come. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Sandra thank you for your excellent review and great comments. This woman, Samantha, I never wrote about. I met her when I was in the hospital recovering from emergency gallbladder surgery. Sam was an associate surgeon of the doctor who operated on me. After day three, she did a follow up exam and i was smitten with her. Two weeks later, i had an appointment with my surgeon to get his release for me to go back to work. To my surprise, Samantha was the doctor. I didn't know it would be her and I was lost in thought. I didn't hear her come into the room, she called my name twice before touching my shoulder to get my attention. After my exam was finished, I took a chance and invited her to a late lunch or early dinner. To my surprise, Sam accepted and we dated for six months. Then, she got a job offer with a prestigious hospital back east. It was her dream job and of course I encouraged her to take it. Sam asked me if I was sure and I told her yes. Sandra, that was the greatest mistake I have ever made. I felt so alone after Sam was gone, there were some very tough and lonely times. She called after getting settled in and in the conversation, she told me that if I would have asked her to stay, she would have. That was twelve years ago and I rue the day that I didn't let my true feelings for her be known. The ultimately hugest mistake i have ever made. I was 57 and Sam was 49. She has never married, my loss!!!
I have gone through some tough health issues and I am facing another challenge. I must see my oncologist on Friday because my white cell count is elevated to 27000 and my red count is down from 4.6 to 1.6. I'm tired most of the time and do a lot of sleeping. No one knows this, but, I have fallen 5 times in my apartment this year and struggle to get up. This is one reason that I haven't written much. I will let you know what they find out.
I apologize for not chatting like we used too. Maybe we can renew our friendship once more. Loads of love,,,,Jimmy
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That is so sad, Jim, it wasn't the lady I was thinking about. We all have regrets, but have to move on. Have you kept in touch? If she hasn't married, there wouldn't be a problem to chat on the phone sometimes. I'm sure she would love to hear from you if you haven't. Please do keep in touch, do you still have my e-mail address? I think about you often and it was really nice to see you back on here. Big hugs, dear friend. :) Sandra xxx
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hello Jim, this is a very romantic and touching poem, and I appreciated the author notes, I'm sure this will have wide appeal, as others may have experienced this, too. Nice picture you've used for the poem, and I noticed no errors. Thanks for sharing your writing, Ana.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Hello Jim, this is a very romantic and touching poem, and I appreciated the author notes, I'm sure this will have wide appeal, as others may have experienced this, too. Nice picture you've used for the poem, and I noticed no errors. Thanks for sharing your writing, Ana.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Anastasia, thank you for reading and the great review you gave this simple poem. Your comments means so much to me as I very much appreciate it.
Take care and have a great week,,,,,,,,Jim
PS, I love your first name. It is very beautiful!!
Comment from patcelaw
Jim, I love the poem and it is so heartfelt as I read your notes. I hope you are doing well. I have not seen you in a while. Patricia
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Jim, I love the poem and it is so heartfelt as I read your notes. I hope you are doing well. I have not seen you in a while. Patricia
Comment Written 15-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
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Pat, thank you for reading and the review you gave this simple poem.
I have been going through some serious health and depression issues. I have to go see my oncologist on Friday because of some major blood counts. So, I'm unsure what i am about to face. I know God will help me through this. Take my friend,,,,,,Jimmy
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I knew you had some medical issues. I do pray that God will grant you the comfort and peace about whatever you face. I am preparing to make a major move. I sold my home and will be living with my eldest daughter and her husband, because of health issues the family does not want me living alone any longer.
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Pat, you are very lucky to have children that truly cares about you. i have a friend that calls me most everyday. I could lie dead in my apartment and until my rent would be late, nobody would check on me. I'm 69 and thinking maybe it is time to look into assisted living. I have fallen in my apartment five times this year and I struggle each time to get myself up. Good luck to you Pat, as I will keep you in my daily prayers.
