This has my final nomination and deserves the front page, in my opinion. Fluent rhyming throughout. The only suggestion I would make, Michael, "Your heart was wrapped in strands OF gold". I think without the 'of' it just drops a beat there (to me anyway).
Wonderful work, as ever.

Oh Michael, what a beautiful piece!

This has been written so sentimentally beautiful and the rhymes
were all spot on without any interruptions and at the same time
the picture it painted was moving...well done...take care

Omg Michael this is absolutely beautiful. Add to my favorite. Hugs to you

Added to faves that is all.
Take care kind sir. Xx

Oh my god. This broke my heart, and really impressed me. The style reminded me of an old favourite poem - Music I Heard by Conrad Aiken, (look it up). The structure, the flow, the word choice and sentiments, it's all well combined and touches the reader's heart. Thank you for sharing, I hope it goes to the front page!

I know times pass, and life goes on
but thoughts of you are never gone.
So seasons pass, i’m here today
and hope you hear, the words I say.

Perfect rhyming, Heartfelt
Star poet