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A Widow's Walk

When my neighbour's spouce Goes out to the sea She is left alone or a couple of months While he is gone She keeps occupied Going out with friends Or shopping alone In the late evening Sadness creeps upon her She feels very depressed Staring at the darkness So at night she climbs The staircase to the top Looks out to the sea Until he returns home

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 4/29/2017 2:17:00 AM

I find that women are much better at waiting. Men easily fall apart. Well I do. Gosh, she looks so forlorn.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/1/2017 12:49:00 PM

Yes she does look forlorn. She is missing her husband. She is lonely for her husband. Women fall apart to..Yes we are bettr at waiting.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/24/2016 5:10:00 PM

You create a touching picture of this woman lost in loneliness, Darlene. She would also be riddled with worries about his safety...the sea can be very unforgiving! Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/26/2016 3:18:00 PM

Thank you Paul,this woman really felt her loneliness for her husband,when he was at sea. I enjoyed writing this poem.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/24/2016 9:12:00 AM

So sad, well expressed.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/26/2016 3:20:00 PM

Hello Richard,yes it is a sad poem.I enjoyed writing this poem.I look forward to reading your poetry.

Xuefeng Pan

Date: 10/21/2016 6:19:00 AM

This is a sad story, I can feel the bitterness, hope she is well and has a new love... Best

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/21/2016 10:08:00 AM

Yes it is sad because her husband is out to sea for 3 months, and she does not know what to do with herself.She use to be my neighbour. She is a strong person. I know her well.

Lary Houston

Date: 10/20/2016 12:40:00 PM

Interesting. I have to wonder how many know what a widow's walk is. Maybe I've seen too many old sailing movies, but I could picture the lady looking out to sea with wind blown hair. I love it.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/20/2016 2:29:00 PM

Hello Larry,yes you described the widow's walk to a tee.It is just like the movies.I love it also.I use to live next door to a house that has a widow's walk.