Wrapping around me

Kesha

I don't count any sheep
to fall asleep,
Instead I count the hours
You've been gone,
Minutes and seconds
Sometimes too.

I keep a stop watch on my night stand,
So when I awake,
I'll know exactly

How long it has been,
Since you've laid beside me.

I want you to know
I still sleep with your words
elegantly hanging from my ears
with one vowel
Struggling to hang on
By a single thread
Of that letter E.

I don't count any sheep 
to fall asleep
Instead I count how many 
Times my heart beats
Since you've been gone,
Gasps and tears 
sometimes too. 

I keep your teeshirt on my bedside,
to remind myself that you were once
Very real to me,
So I don't forget 
Our memories.

Because when the night
Crushes down on me,
I can't breathe,
I can't stand to be without you.

And I know your body
Is buried six feet deep,
But I can still feel your presence 
Wrapping around me.

Every second of the day,
Every morning when I make 
Your favorite breakfast.

And I know I'll never
Lay my eyes on your body again,
But I can't bring myself to erase your pictures
To erase you from my life.

To do so would be absolutely heartbreaking.

I know everyone says I'll find another,
But truthfully, 
I know,
There is no other like you,
There is no other lover for me.

And I swear,
I can feel your arms

~wrapping around me~

  • Author: Kesha (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 4th, 2017 13:13
  • Comment from author about the poem: Written a week or so ago, hope you enjoy it, thoughts are always welcome
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 29
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  • FredPeyer

    Welcome to the site Kesha!
    What a beautiful poem, so full of tenderness, love, and sorrow. Very well written!

    • Kesha

      Thank you! Glad you liked it

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      WELCOME KESHA ~ Thanks for your first poem ~ lovingly penned and so so full of PATHOS ! Despite your infinite loss you have your unforgettable memories and your beautiful Babies. Thanks for sharing and caring ~ I trust you found sharing this cathartic ! Thinking of you Praying for you ~ Yours BRIAN (UK) Please check my poems ~ Thanks B.

      • Kesha

        Ohhh, no. This isn't from personal experience thankfully! I still have my dear hubby, but I do fear the day I lose him. I try not to think too hard about that but the mind does wander. Thank you for such a lovely comment however! I'm glad you liked it 🙂

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          Ohhhhhh Thanks ~ I thought it was a bit premature ! I sometimes write poems about problems and losses I may have to face in the future (I'm 33) ! I love that you cherish your memories and of course you have your BOYS who will remind you of your husband ~ whatever the future holds ! Yours BRIAN

          • Kesha

            Yes that's how I write most of mine, hardly any of my poems are from personal experience unless otherwise stated lol. & Yes thank you!

          • whisperingquill

            Nicely Done welcome to MPS

            • Kesha

              Thank you very much!

              • whisperingquill

                You are welcome 🌹

              • Goldfinch60

                Very good emotive write. Welcome to MPS.

                • Kesha

                  Thank you very much!

                • Bibbeck

                  Welcome! The emotion gave me a start at the turning-point and brought a tear to my eyes. You have a beautiful heart and deep soul.

                • UniquelyMel48

                  I can so relate to this . Sometimes the person may not be dead in reality bit are dead to you the feel g if loss is the same none the less

                  • Kesha

                    Thank you glad you liked it



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