my wife
is in the closet
in an urn
for life
is no deposit,
no return
her soul,
in its divineness
had to go
and all
that’s left behind is
ash and woe
My loving wife and mother of three passed away unexpectedly
ten years ago, after thirty-five years together. The poem says
the rest. (I used B&W here, because that’s how I feel today.)
–Photo by Aaron
My condolence Michael, some mourn their loved ones and others mourn to live with partners they don’t love anymore…
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That’s very true!
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I am filled with sorrow for you. My husband and I have been married for 44 years now. Life would be so hard without him.
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It’s difficult sometimes, but I have three kids and a handful of grandkids😊
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I was crying about Marla today, Michael. I cry every day. It was 35 years of marriage for us. We had no children and that makes it even more difficult at this time.
We as couples will be together again. Read Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. It’s very uplifting and full of insight. Hang in there my friend.
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You also, my traveling friend🤔
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I’m sorry for your loss, my friend.
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Thank you!!
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She rode? So do I. Her soul is with you.
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It is. Mostly, she rode a Honda Shadow 1100, nice bike, low maintainence
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it’s a beautifully moving and fully realized poem, Michael; it’s a lovely tribute to your wife; I wish you strength and comfort 🙂
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Thank you, John! Your words are always kind and thoughtful, and in this case, comforting
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you so much!!😁
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Michael!! Have a great day!
😊👍✨✨🎉
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🖤🖤🖤
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Thank you!!
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I am truly sorry for your loss. She left her ashes behind but her love is present.
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It is, I feel it from time to time
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😦 I am sorry for your loss. ❤
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Thank you!!
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Poetry and photography are great soul soothers aren’t they? Lovely photo!
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Yes they are, JoAnn! Thank you!😊
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What a beautiful couple. I hope you are feeling better now.
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Yes, it gets to me now and then, doesn’t seem like 10 years
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😄😄
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