I never will forget the day
my world came crashing down
It happened out on highway 6
just right outside of town
My wife and I were headed home
after dinner and a show
When a truck who crossed the center line
gave me nowhere else to go
When I hit the ditch doing 65
all I heard was Tammy scream
Everything around me slowed
like I'd stepped into a dream
We must have rolled at least 6 times
though I'm sure that it was more
Then I asked my wife if she was hurt
as I opened up my door
If she answered me I couldn't hear
for the ringing in my head
So I came around to check on her
and realized she was dead
It'll be a year tomorrow
when my life came to an end
I not only lost my wife that day
but also my best friend
But tonight we'll be as one again
of this I have no doubt
As I place her picture on my chest
and the barrel in my mouth
My final thoughts upon this earth
will be of the only love I found
Because I never could forget the day
my world came crashing down
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Jeff (
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A very tough poem JEFF ~ we all face the tragedy of DEATH in our extended Families. But as you know SUICIDE is NOT the answer but we need to live ~ twice as effectively ~ to comensate for those who have been called home. Thanks for sharing a very poignant poem which I trust is not factual ~ BRIAN. Please check my latest poem TEN TRAITS TO LIVE BY ~ Thanks B
Unfortunately it is a true story. Its been 17 years and I STILL have trouble with it....but thanks for your time to comment
This is the most touching poem I have ever read and I am truly sorry for you loss Jeff 😞 I really am
I appreciate your time to comment...it certainly means alot to me.
Wonderful write,
Thank you Tony
Powerful. Reassured to see one of your replies today. Reads well.
Thank you for your time to comment....I really appreciate it
no one knows when tragedy will hit,and no one is ever ready for it.
a poet on another site had his whole family killed,he was at work someone broke in and killed them all
Life is so fragile.....thanks for your time to comment. I really appreciate it
Very emotional. I've lost people close to me too and have also found a way to keep on. Writing certainly helps. Forever your fan.
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