A Broken Promise

When I'm gone, please don't grieve,
she made me promise her, one day!
Just go on, and live your life.
Now please -  do as I say!

I've loved you dear, and our life as well.
I've had the very best!
Remember, just how blessed we were,
after I am laid to rest!

I heard what she was telling me,
and vowed, that I would try.
I promised her, with all my heart,
that I'd be strong, and wouldn't cry!

That promise wasn't hard to make,
while she was by my side.
But the pain became unbearable,
ever since the day she died!

My world is cold and empty now.
It has made me lose my will!
The promise that I made to her,
I'm unable to fulfill!

Yes, my dear, I'm crying!
But, the reason is, you see.
These tears are not for you, Sweetheart,
these tears, I cry for me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Andresen Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 6:19 AM
- First place / gold medal goes to: LINDA MARIE! - Thank you, Ralph !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Lovely tributes paid to Linda Marie and congrats on the win, ralph
A  Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Ralph, a wonderful tribute Remembering Linda-Marie: *Our Forever Sweetheart" ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Ralph, congratulations with your poem on Andrea's, favorite list. always~ Linda
Mannan Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM
So sad and beautiful. Many congrats dear friend.
Dietrich Avatar
April 1, 2013 at 2:53 PM
wow,that is so good. The ending is really true, OUr tears are more for ourselves because in the end, we are the losers when we are left behind. GREAT job, Ralph. Congratulations.
Jones Avatar
April 1, 2013 at 7:06 AM
Ralph this is so sweet...congratulations on your win. Donna
Squyres Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 11:24 AM
I relate to this... sadly. Good write and good win.
Lanre Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM
GOOD ONE THERE RALPH. Goodness xxx
Liwayway Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM
very deep feeling of pain...creatively written poem friend Ralph..Happy Easter..cheers!! :)
A   Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Ralph, Congratulations with your awesome poem in my "Broken Heart" contest. it's a tough and painful life when love is broken. Goodnight~LINDA
Radu Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Congratulations. Ralph, impressive poem!
A   Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 9:35 PM
Ralph, this is a nice and lovely winning poem...LINDA
Gasun Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 6:06 AM
Beautifully sad write my dear friend Ralph! I like it and thank you so much for sharing! My big hearty congratulations on your awesome win! love/hugs, Leonora
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 1:21 AM
Congrats on your win Ralph xx
Brown Avatar
March 9, 2012 at 11:22 AM
It is always a pleasure to read your poetry Ralph. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on mine. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 3:12 PM
This is so sad, but an excellent written poem. Congrats on your win, Ralph. Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations on your super win today in Susan's "Little Viewed Jewels" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations but so sad Ralph we made the same promise to our dad x
Scholtz Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 10:41 AM
congratulations on your win Ralph. Elizabeth
Williams Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Ralph congrats on your win..David
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:16 AM
way to go Ralph..many congrats on a big win for this touching poetry luv.. Ron and I are doing fine.. enjoying Italy and I am getting therapy three days a week for my hand.. thankxx for asking..hope all your family is well too..luv..
Quigley Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 8:38 AM
So touching. Raw emotion. Loved your ending. I often wonder if, when mourning a loss if I am sad for them or for me. Congratulations Ralph.
Scholtz Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Very captivating ,and sad Ralph, best wishes Elizabeth
Math Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Very reality, thank you. Nicely thought out on print.
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