HER LONG LIFE
(c) 2018 Edward York
Her life had been a long one,
Her body weak and tired.
The days that she's had lately,
Have all been uninspired.
She has spent her lifetime working,
And survived through every test.
But her life has been so lonely,
Since her husband was laid to rest.
Her days had just seemed longer,
Her nights were longer still.
The solitude that surrounded her,
Had taken all her will.
Her life had lost its meaning,
Left with just memories instead,
She longed to join her husband,
Who had traveled on ahead.
She had entertained his visits,
In the subconscious world she'd slip.
He had come to give her comfort,
And prepare her for the trip.
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lasergraph (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My wife has an aunt in her 90s who lost her husband last year. Now her health is failing but I believe she is just tired of being lonely.
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Comments5
Aww, it's such a sweet poem that flows so smoothly. I love this poem so much, you are a very talented writer. I love how it so soft, smooth and sad while at the same time it rhymes so well.
Thank you. I enjoy the rhyming and it adds to the challenge for me.
Ed, your talent is well known among us all. Your compassion and thoughtfulness to write this for your wife's Aunt is amazing. And sadly, this is how many of us will cross over to that finer place we call Heaven. Comfort her as you can, and this write is a great effort.
I thank you for the kind words. I don't come here as often as I would like due to work but every time I do it seems like home. The people here are like family.
I have to agree Ed. It is like family here. Most everyone I read or reads me is very supportive and talented writers including yourself. I try to come here everyday or at least every other day. But I don't post entries as often as I was in 2017. Most of my writes were written in the past 17 years, but I do occasionally post one that I'd just finished.
This is such a great poem. I agree that you are such a talented writer. Though sad, this is very well done and flowed so smoothly.
Thank you. It is sad but it is a part of life for everyone. The appointment we will all keep.
Very good write, she will be with him for eternity and the love will never fail.
I think she has felt a little lost ever since he passed. I think she is ready.
Very nicely written, well rhymed, lasergraph! You are right, it happens all the time. When one in a partnership is gone, the other one just doesn't want to stay behind.
I have seen it a lot. IFor some it is a partnership they don't want to end.
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