I walk along My River,
There in front of me I see him,
See this man
Sitting on a bench.
His expressionless face
Becomes tinged with sadness.
He looks into My River
And a smile arises.
As I near him I listen
And find I can hear his thoughts,
His life has changed,
He is now on his own,
But this sorrow moves on
As he remembers the good things,
The good things that were there,
Those times with his lover.
The smile hovers,
But comes back
As more good times are remembered.
He sits there knowing,
Knowing that all will be well
And he will move on,
Move on into a changed life,
A life that will be good.
New memories will be made
Complementing those that have passed.
I get close to him,
He looks up at me,
I look down at him,
That man is me.
I will go on,
Go on into my new life,
Go on with memories,
But will create new ones,
As my life goes forward,
Goes forward in wonder.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Life will go on.
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A poignant write Gold.
Thank you Orchi.
So well described the coping with change when a loved one is gone - - the song you chose too is perfect for the mood of the poem - thank you for sharing them with us Andy.
Youi are so kind Fay, I am most grateful.
Thanks for sharing your Memories ~ Hope & Optimism that you can still enjoy life and smile ~ because you know that Joyces STAR is smiling down on YOU and that Your STAR will be reunited with hers ~ AMEN ! You have shared your feelings in a very beautiful POEM ! Thanks for ANDY WILLIAMS he always adds substance to a SONG ~ very soothing & very appropriate !
Blessings & Peace to YOU & YOURS
Love ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡💙🧡💙🧡
Thank you A and B, my life will move on but knowing that Joyce will always be there for me.
Cherish the memories, and live for her sake, for you will unite with the once you love 🌹
So true Nemo, thank you.
A wealth of wealth here Andy. It's a rich man, he who owns the day.
Ex animo, Alan
Thank you Alan, each day is special, even in sadness.
Andy
Hello Goldfinch60,
A great write.
Onwards and upwards.
All we can do is move forwards.
Keep writing FineB
Thank you FineB, yes we must always move forward, there is treasure to be found in each new day.
Andy
Wonderful positive spiritual feel in your writing today.
Armed with your undieing positivity and recent life's experience have you considered reaching out in a helpful way to the recently bereaved. We read all too often of those who 'switch off' and quickly fade away. You could be such a tonic.
Thank you or your wonderful words d a.
I had not thought of that, it could be an idea, I am a listener at heart and have helped many people by just listening. It does not appear to be much but not many people actually listen, they might hear but not listen. In listening to people with understanding they invariably come to terms with their problems.
Andy
You have a such a strong core inside. Life will move on. Superb.
Thank you mandm, yes life will move on, each day is special.
Andy
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