You walked as fast as you could
Bringing with you some food to partake
Life is difficult, you have to make do
With the provisions the nuns have provided
For you and your husband to keep afloat each day
Keeping him company
Dependent, relying upon him
Feeling alone, lonely and neglected
Never the love and affection you expected
For many years your hidden heart embedded
He comfortably provided you
With a home you call your own
Tried working night and day
His illness had to wait, he must save
For rainy days, the future has to stay
In the dimly lit room he slept in peace
Never waking to see the dawn
Holding his hands, so frail and cold
You were alone — again, lonely and neglected
You breathe as deeply as you can
You have the last embrace …
A true story of a couple close to my heart. I was a witness to their last embrace
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Meggie Gultiano (
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- Comment from author about the poem: a very memorable poem as I was the a witness to the couple\\\'s last embrace.This is dedicated to Elsa, our caretaker in the convent
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WELCOME MEGGIE ~ Thanks for a very beautiful and very moving first poem. I have experienced the struggle some young couples have to face to survive and it is especially tragic when one is taken ~ and the Agony and Ecstasy of THE LAST EMBRACE. Thans for caring ~ BRIAN.
A very warm welcome dear Meggie to this friendly site - your tribute to the devoted couple 's last embrace brings tears to the eyes and your own caring heart shows through every line.
a beautiful write. not only does it touch the heart with the warm and last embrace, but it also weaves the feelings of the one left behind. a gorgeous piece laced with sensitivity and love.
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