There it was on the television,
The most memorable musical of all.
My wife and I saw it live
Many years ago,
The tears streamed from our eyes,
And the eyes of all around us.
Such powerful emotions came over us
As Les Misérables came to an end.
But here it was again,
The show was on television.
I sat on my own and watched it,
But I was not alone,
She was there.
My wife had returned to me,
Returned to me from her heaven.
The songs sought out my heart and mind.
I looked around the room and saw her,
Saw the photographs of my passed lover.
And the tears streamed again as I remembered,
Remembered that day she sang,
She sang that song at a concert.
Her voice filled the church
As she sang,
And once more her voice was there,
Singing that song,
Singing that song for me.
Time has moved on,
She was taken from me
But I have a new love,
A new love in my life,
But she will understand,
Understand that Joyce is here,
Still here for us both.
But that music took me back,
Back to a wondrous place,
Even if only for a moment,
A moment of wonder in my life.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My wife, now passed, sang the song on the video at a church concert many years ago, she sang it for me again last night.
- Category: Love
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Comments6
A sensitive write Gold.
Me being less sensitive - yep, it happens to lots of folk, when they hear me sing, they weep tears - of anguish! lol.
Thanks Orchi.
beautiful Andy!
('Life has to be Lived!
We carry those we cherish
within each choice, step
yet still, that path awaits
so we must, find a way
to progress and find
what awaits, at that next
unexpected twist
or overcome obstacle, in life)
what a powerful message
and you don't just write it
you, my friend
live it...
Awesome!
Thank you Mek, your words are so kind and understanding.
Andy
.. this is seriously good my friend .. & in more ways than one ......... Neville
Vey much appreciated Neville, thank you.
Wow what an emotional bundle of words. I enjoy your wistful tone and loss is one of the most difficult aspects of life. I hope you and your new partner will bask in the memories happily! 💖
You are very kind Rocky and I am most grateful for your words.
Andy
A sweet and loving tribute to Joyce. I got goosebumps just reading it. Great Job!
Thank you Christina, those emotions were with me when I wrote those words.
Andy
Beautiful all the way around!
Thank you John.
Andy
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