by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

Perfect Love

March 24, 2008 07:06 PM EDT

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No right, no wrong

no roving eyes

no make believe

no little lies

No smarting words

no sorry again

No hiding feelings

No giving pain

Just loving looks

with no disguise

honesty showing

tender and wise

Gentle touches

romantic kisses

hearts beat as one

that's what bliss is

Strength built

from storms we'll weather

Perfect love

Will keep us together.

And when it's time

That death does us part

Love will continue

You'll live in my heart

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Comments: 82

Vivian P. Mar 24, 2008, 7:09pm EDT

this is so beautiful

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Samantha V. Mar 24, 2008, 7:09pm EDT

Elsie, as always... your writing is beautiful! :HUGS:

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Alison Pearce Mar 24, 2008, 7:12pm EDT

Very beautiful Elsie!

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Kimberly Ripley Mar 24, 2008, 7:14pm EDT

I'm so happy you and Bill enjoyed such a wonderful romantic marriage! What a great poem that attests to your love for each other!

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Sheila R. Mar 24, 2008, 7:15pm EDT

very inspiring poem. i love it!

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Jimmie (Hey! Let's Gather!) Harris Mar 24, 2008, 7:19pm EDT

So sweet... thank you Elsie. :D

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Sue * Mar 24, 2008, 7:19pm EDT

You did this very well...was it really this great all the time? Didn't even you 2 have your moments? Tell me you did!!

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Mary Louise Marker Mar 24, 2008, 7:29pm EDT

How nice to enjoy a life-long romance.
I hope that my husband, Mark, and I enjoy our love for many years.

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Elsie Duggan Mar 24, 2008, 7:30pm EDT

Yes, we had our moments Sue, but never over anything big, and never lasted but that, a moment, always knew time was prescious, I would give anything for a squabble now, lol.

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Bonnie S. Mar 24, 2008, 7:31pm EDT

Elsie, that was a great poem.

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Danielle P. Mar 24, 2008, 7:33pm EDT

Awww. It warms my heart that you had the perfect love with your husband. I'm so sorry he is gone. You had what many people only dream of. God Bless you Elsie.

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Kate Keeley Mar 24, 2008, 7:41pm EDT

The love of a lifetime. You are blessed.

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Lacey K. Mar 24, 2008, 7:43pm EDT

Beautiful, Elsie. SImple, delicate and beautiful.

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sheila h. Mar 24, 2008, 7:50pm EDT

we strive for that perfect love and relationship ,Elsie..thank you for the thorough treatise..a simple blueprint of respect and appreciation....

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penni d. Mar 24, 2008, 7:58pm EDT

this made me cry,Elsie...so glad you HAD it....

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J R B. Mar 24, 2008, 8:15pm EDT

Beautiful, very few obtain such closeness. So much beauty.

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Brad D. Mar 24, 2008, 8:19pm EDT

That was really sweet

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Kylee **Queen of Karaoke** S. Mar 24, 2008, 8:30pm EDT

This brought tears to my eyes, Elsie. Don't we all wish that we can find love like that.

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Karen M. Mar 24, 2008, 8:38pm EDT

How nice....I like to think that of my parents...they have been married 38 years..and now are battling my father's late stages of Alzheimers....but there they are still together...This was awesome !

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Sheila Deeth Mar 24, 2008, 8:40pm EDT

So beautiful Elsie! I love your comment too, that time is precious, and you'd give anything for a squabble now. You sound so like my Mum.

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Marge H. Mar 24, 2008, 9:11pm EDT

A love worth having, holding and cherishing forever.

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Madame Donna C. Mar 24, 2008, 9:17pm EDT

Elsie, this is a beautiful tribute to a loving union. May there be many more years for you.

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Mark M. Mar 24, 2008, 9:35pm EDT

Here's the real deal!
Thanks for sharing your love Elsie!
-Mark

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Kathryn E. Mar 24, 2008, 10:23pm EDT

Very nice; so beautifully said, a perfect love - so much to be grateful and thankful for, so many wonderful memories; so sad, however, that they are only memories now...But very well said, Elsie. A wonderful poem.

Somehow I missed the notice of the perfect love contest...

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Kathryn E. Mar 24, 2008, 10:27pm EDT

And your poem is Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 24, 2008, 10:28pm EDT

Beautiful Elsie and thank you for joining my contest.

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lynn a. Mar 24, 2008, 11:04pm EDT

Very touching, Elsie. I think you prove the point that love never dies. Wishes, Elsie.

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Nancy 67 Mar 24, 2008, 11:19pm EDT

That is another touching poem about the love between your husband and yourself, Elsie. You sure did love him and still will always love him. What a testiment to your relationship. God bless your sweet, loving heart, Elsie.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Mar 24, 2008, 11:38pm EDT

My mentor,, I hope that my hubby and I have what you and yours had,, thanks for sharing

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Ruth MacGill Mar 25, 2008, 1:51am EDT

Oh Elsie - this is just beautiful!

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I have been having trouble with my connection. It takes so long to connect I often give up. And then it keeps dropping the network connection and I don't always try to reconnect. I have a lot of catching up to do on your creations, but not tonight. Love ya - Ruth

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Kristina B. Mar 25, 2008, 9:28am EDT

That was really pretty Elsie...

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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Mar 25, 2008, 10:10am EDT

This is so beautiful and indeed, a perfect love. You were very fortunate to have found him, Elsie.

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Debbie G. Mar 25, 2008, 10:15am EDT

Wonderful to step back into Gather and find you and this poem, Elsie. You express perfect love perfectly.

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Paula Love Mar 25, 2008, 11:23am EDT

perfect. sensational. moving. yearning to have what you had/have. love ya Elsie

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Angie O. Mar 25, 2008, 11:46am EDT

Elsie, this is just so beautiful, I didn't see the love contest either, I have been so bogged down with personal stuff but the love you share and I say share and not shared because love lives on even if one is no longer physically there, I believe there love is still around. My parents, unfortunately never shared that kind of love but I do hope that in time I find that with someone. Good luck in the contest Elsie.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 25, 2008, 12:53pm EDT

This is gorgeous Elsie and inspiring.
Much love

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TK Rosevear Mar 25, 2008, 12:56pm EDT

Blessings of LOVE...;)

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John Philipp Mar 25, 2008, 12:59pm EDT

Elsie this is beautiful. The love you shared gives this poem it's power; the short lines turbocharge it.

Thanks for posting to Writing Essentials.

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Amy C. Mar 25, 2008, 1:30pm EDT

Very beautiful!

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Sue M. Mar 25, 2008, 1:43pm EDT

Soooooo beautiful, Elsie!

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Marinela Kotsina Mar 25, 2008, 2:16pm EDT

Elsie, looking at the two of you, I would say that you were meant for one another.
The loved you shared is exactly the way love should be shared. I have just read an article and adviced a young lady about love and maybe you can help her too.
The name is : Lacey K. and the title is " perfect love, just like yours.

I will go back and come to your page again to give you the link.
Thank you for sharing the true love with us.

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Marinela Kotsina Mar 25, 2008, 2:17pm EDT

This is the link to her article:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977292723

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Lisa (I love loons) C. Mar 25, 2008, 2:21pm EDT

That was so beautiful Elsie - just beautiful.... I love the picture of you and yours.

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Charli Mills Mar 25, 2008, 2:28pm EDT

That is so beautiful!

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Jo C. Mar 25, 2008, 2:30pm EDT

Just sublime, Elsie!

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Donald M. Mar 25, 2008, 3:00pm EDT

True love never goes away.

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Larry H. Mar 25, 2008, 3:43pm EDT

Loved you poem thanks for sharing

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William Dotani Mar 25, 2008, 4:00pm EDT

This is quite a beautiful love poem. It reads very fast like a flowing river.
In a way, this poem reminds me of John Donne's 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning.'

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Heather W. Mar 25, 2008, 5:07pm EDT

That was a very beautiful poem, Elsie.

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Brittany C. Mar 25, 2008, 5:10pm EDT

this is such a beautiful poem

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blaine d. Mar 25, 2008, 5:20pm EDT

beautiful poem!

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Jan S. Mar 25, 2008, 5:51pm EDT

Elsie, this is truly the essence of perfect love! It's beautiful. This would be a wonderful poem for an anniversary card.

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Jerri H. Mar 25, 2008, 6:11pm EDT

That was beautiful Elsie~

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necee t. Mar 25, 2008, 7:26pm EDT

oh sweet Elsie... this is sooo touching... you are one in a million... God bless...

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Krissy spreading my wings hoping to soar W. Mar 25, 2008, 9:32pm EDT

As always, Ms. Elsie, perfect! God has sure chosen to bless you with a gift of talent! And He's blessed all of us in that you choose to share it here with us!

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C. W. F. Mar 25, 2008, 10:06pm EDT

Love doesn't die. May lose the flame but the spark always remains.

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Tanya S. Mar 25, 2008, 11:30pm EDT

what a beautiful touching poem.. Thank you.

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Wanda H. Mar 26, 2008, 12:20am EDT

Your love for Bill and with Bill is so inspiring to me. To know that two people can have that for so long is so wonderful. My Bill and I are the same way, we have been together for 2 years now. Of course we were well-tried before finding each other! And we started out so old....lol, but we hope to continue on until ...well, who knows how long.

Thank you for this lovely poem and for your wonderful example. namaste

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Annie F. Mar 26, 2008, 1:45am EDT

oh..this is really beautiful..

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Patty H. Mar 26, 2008, 4:02am EDT

That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing it.

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Member Photog Mar 26, 2008, 5:02am EDT

you and Bill were two lucky people,my friend....lovely sentiments expressed and great shot of the two of you!

hugz,gayle

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Mae w. Mar 26, 2008, 1:06pm EDT

WOW !! Yes everything they"^" said. Absolutely beautiful Elsie.

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Donald M. Mar 26, 2008, 1:08pm EDT

I guess the numbers have spoken, we all love your sharing. We especially love this one. The love affair between you and Bill just keeps on going. We can see it in your words. You are so talented my friend.

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Laurun M. Mar 26, 2008, 3:19pm EDT

This is so touching Elsie. It makes me remember what love is.

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amy s. Mar 26, 2008, 5:16pm EDT

awesome poetry i wish i could find the everlasting love that will trensend a life or two.

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Jennifer G. Mar 27, 2008, 12:48am EDT

Fantastic!! I love it, beautiful!

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Quirky Jessi Mar 27, 2008, 11:15am EDT

I agree with everyone else...such a beautiful piece. <3

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Mary H. Mar 27, 2008, 7:16pm EDT

That's a great picture of you two. Beautiful and happy

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Karolyn Q. Mar 27, 2008, 8:58pm EDT

This was so beautiful Elsie!

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Roxy K. Mar 28, 2008, 6:41pm EDT

beautiful :)

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Cristina S. Mar 31, 2008, 3:18pm EDT

Bless you Elsie - this is such a sweet tribute to the love you shared - and are still sharing...

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Roberta Moto Mar 31, 2008, 7:57pm EDT

wonderful

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Rose H. Mar 31, 2008, 9:01pm EDT

Beautiful - it rings of truth and love.

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Charli Mills Apr 8, 2008, 10:21pm EDT

Congratulations, Elsie. This is beautiful, reading it once again!

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Jerri H. Apr 8, 2008, 11:43pm EDT

Congrats Elsie

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Sherrie H. Apr 8, 2008, 11:51pm EDT

This is beautiful, Elsie. Congratulations! You have my respect and admiration for this love you shared for so many years.

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Marilyn M. Apr 9, 2008, 1:30am EDT

Beautiful words and sentiment. Congrats on the win.

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carolyn b. Apr 9, 2008, 6:26pm EDT

Beautiful and congrats on your win.

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~*~Nina~*~ R. Apr 10, 2008, 1:12am EDT

Elsie, what a beautiful life the two of you shared! It makes my heart feel really good when you share the kind of love that you have! Thank you so very much!

Congratulations on you win!

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