Eric, William and Ernest,
had all devoted their words to her.
Each syllable stirred, an innominate emotion,
each word pulled at her heartstrings.
So she set sail,
her heartsrings moulded into a mast,
her heart became the anchor
as she embarked to write about him.
‘His eyes, the colour of Earth
almost as if they dared her to venture,
to unearth the secrets they veiled
left her bewitched.
His scent intoxicated her,
reminded her of the comfort and stability
his arms offered as they engulfed her.
His heart beating in her ears.
His presence, made her heart smile,
propelled warmth into her soul
and dazzled her spirit,
promising to stay beside her.’
A single tear escaped from each eye
as she put the pen down
Each word that she had inscribed
sent a wave of sorrow.
As she mourned what could have been,
as she grieved over her loss,
as she devoted words to him
she became Eric, William and Ernest.
Whimsical Wordsmith 
33 replies on “Eric, William and Ernest”
This is lovely!
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Hi Shruti, thank you for taking the time to read. I’m so glad you liked it! I really appreciate your kind and supportive words. Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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One sided love will always hold a special place in our hearts, pouring in our writings whenever a needle of old memories hits hard. We, as poets, can never forget its beauty. Excellent write Rishika. Hope you are well. 😇
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Hi Harsh, thank you for taking the time to read. True, although painful, unrequited love has a certain beauty and purity attached to it. I really appreciate your kind and supportive words. I am good and I hope the same for you. Stay safe. 🌼
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It is really beautiful and profound
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Hi Gaura, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words and am glad that you enjoyed it! Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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It was a treat for the heart! 🌺
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All i can say is beautifully written
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind and supportive words. So glad that you enjoyed it. Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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Can’t get more formal. You appear a professional . 😉
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Haha, not really. But I’ll take that as a compliment!? 😂
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Hehe. Now sounds better. A writer should be free will and less calculative with words . 😉you can ignore though.
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Beautiful poem, loved it.🙂
Hey Rishika, I have nominated you for the Liebster Blogger Award. Awaiting your response 😊 Check out the link https://rezscribblez.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/liebster1-blogger-award. Thank you.
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Hi Reshmi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Glad you liked it. Also, a huge thank you for the nomination! I will put up the answers soon! Have a blessed day.
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I feel this poem deeply, as I love it when people who care about each other take up the often sad task of carrying their memory onward.
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Hey Jaya, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your lovely and kind words. So glad you could relate with it! True words. Have a great day. 🌼
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Thank you sooo much 😊
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Hi Aditi, thank you for taking the time to read. Haha, I am new too. Been blogging for the past one and a half months, only! I’ll definitely do that. Have a happy day.
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Hii!! No problem at all!! Your post was so interesting!! Who wouldn’t read it? Wow!!! Such less time and such great content!! That’s amazing! I love your blog! ♥️♥️
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You have a happy day too!!
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Simply beautiful and honest.
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Hi Michele, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. I tried my best to write the truth. Have a happy day. 🌼
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I had to google innominate :). Well done.
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. Haha, good that you did. I really appreciate your lovely comments. Have a blessed day. 🌼
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Bitter sweet and truly heart warming! Pain so often becomes art. I loved reading this immensely! 😊
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Hi Tanya, thank you for taking the time to read. Writing, I have found, is one of the greatest outlets for pain. I am so thankful for your positive feedback! Have a great day and stay safe. 🌺
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The pleasure was all mine. Your lines are truly beautiful. I hope you have a great day too! 💗
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford.
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Hey Jonathan, thank you so much! Have a blessed day. 🌼
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You too friend, you too!
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Of all the sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest of these are “it might have been.”
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Hey, ahh yes, it brings immense pain and sadness. It becomes so difficult to let go of what might have been that so many of us often choose to live in the past and let the present drift away. Thank you for taking the time to read and for leaving this insightful comment. Have a beautiful day. 🌼
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