Echos of the Heart

I thought of you today, sweetheart,
which is really nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
and the day before that too.

I think of you when I'm alone,
I often speak your name!
I keep your lovely photo,
in a golden picture frame.

Your memory's in my make-up.
it's like another body part!
I promise you, my darling,
I keep it locked inside my heart!

I'm told by friends, as time goes by,
that I will slowly heal.
I have my doubts about it,
because the pain is still so real!

Part of me went with you,
when the Good Lord called you home!
It broke my heart to lose you,
now, I must go on alone!

You're with Him now, in Heaven,
so all that I can do,
is say a little prayer each day,
till He calls me home, with you!

Poetic form:  Rhyme
Ralph Taylor
I love this poem because I wrote
it  to Una, my loving wife of 54 years,
who recently passed away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 9/30/2013 4:44:00 PM
I really liked the rhyme scheme that you used in this poem. This was very heartfelt and touching. Wonderful work, Ralph! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind comments!
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Date: 9/28/2013 8:31:00 PM
what a beautiful poem ...congrats on your win...
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Date: 9/28/2013 6:35:00 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Ralph
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Date: 9/28/2013 1:54:00 PM
ralph, love your winning poem ......... LOVE ~SKAT~
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Date: 9/28/2013 12:10:00 PM
This is a true poem of taking death in the best way you can , Congratulations and a wonderful write.
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Date: 9/28/2013 9:26:00 AM
Who could not be touched deeply by this lovely poem? It is so real, honest and filled with devotion. This reaches my heart. God Bless!
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Date: 9/28/2013 5:02:00 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Ralph
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Date: 9/27/2013 7:36:00 PM
Ralph, ;), Congratulations on your "Beloved Poem" win. xox~ LINDA
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Date: 7/11/2013 10:36:00 PM
Ralph.. Congratulations, in the MELTDOWN contest... take care-- always~ Linda
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Date: 7/9/2013 6:05:00 PM
Hi Ralph, Nicely done very heartfelt and sincere poem. I'm. truly sorry for your loss. Anthony
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Date: 7/9/2013 10:03:00 AM
Ralph a beautiful and heartfelt dedication to your Una. Rest in peace Una. Thanks for sharing your write, and congrats on your outstanding win. Well deserved. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 7/9/2013 9:15:00 AM
Congratulations Ralph. Your words are beautiful, ....Seren
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Date: 7/9/2013 7:34:00 AM
Ralph, congratulations on your big win with this heart wrenching poem, Constance
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Date: 7/8/2013 5:24:00 PM
RALPH, what a beautiful creation devoted to your loving wife. It was bound to win top spot... Condolences and congratulations and all my prayers whenever you need them.... Jake
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Date: 7/8/2013 2:08:00 PM
This just melts my heart......so loving and tender and so very sad. Beautifully written, Ralph!
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Date: 4/21/2013 1:38:00 AM
very touching n beautiful write .
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Date: 4/19/2013 12:37:00 PM
what a touching, heartwarming poem! congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/5/2013 10:48:00 PM
Excellent.....Congratulations
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Date: 4/5/2013 4:54:00 PM
Congrats on your great win...Sara
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Date: 4/5/2013 9:25:00 AM
Congratulations on winning the contest with this heart-warming poem, Ralph. Nice work, my friend :)
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Date: 4/4/2013 4:49:00 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win Ray...Donna
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Date: 4/4/2013 4:10:00 PM
Sweet, but sad! Congratulations on your win! RAY
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Date: 4/4/2013 3:09:00 PM
Ralph*<3 Congratulations with your wonderful and lovely poem. Sending small simple smiles all over the soup. Love-Linda
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Date: 4/4/2013 3:42:00 AM
Cöngrats on your win. Nice one friend~ A.O
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Date: 4/3/2013 5:44:00 PM
Very moving write Ralph....congrats on your super win! Hugs
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