Sara Kendrick Poet Sestina

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After our wedding anniversary which is soon to come, that will be the last of the first time experiencing special days or events alone. It won't be until late in October when he died but that will end all the first time alone. I hope it gets easier. I will always miss and remember him the good and the bad. This is not us in the picture. I  had a simple home wedding, nothing fancy. 

At September's End- DHR

Remembering our scary wedding day
Even though far away our wedding night
We were getting married going on our way
Outside there were precious warmth and day light
We were getting married this day come what may
Our hearts and minds were filled with pure delight

That September would be filled with delight
Early in the month was to be our wedding day
A day we didn't always remember in May
Even though everything was going well at night
We always remembered our love at light
No matter what happened or came our way   

We'd be committed, stand firm come what may
Each day we'd find something to bring delight
Early when there was the first beginning of light
And all throughout tough, trying tense day
But there came an end, then love in night
Since your death, I've handled come what may

Sometimes hard to handle were my come what may
Now, somehow, God shows me the best way
Only now there's no one to hold me at night
Someone to make me feel like his loved delight
During your illness through a few long days
I'd had to search and still do search for His Light

Our wedding day date comes, I still seek His Light
To help me make it another year of come what may
Help fill my life with good each and every day
As September ends help me let God have His way
Give me the desire to be only God's delight
Let His love fill me more even at night

When September ends in dark of night
October comes in bringing fall's angular light
Show me God how to find things which delight
No matter how hard or come what may
Grant me strength, show me your way
Help me to live for you each and every day

September will come; first time alone on our wedding day
You've helped me so far, showed me your pure way
Uplift, guide, hold me on that day come what may

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Pascal Borg September 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM Spiritual, strong and faithful to Him and your spouse. Sad but beautiful. A well deserved win, Sara. Sara Kendrick September 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM Why, thank you, Pascal. I appreciate the nice review and kind words. It has been hard but soon a year will have passed since he died. I know the first year has to be the hardest. Thank you for saying congratulations. 👍⭐. Sara K.

Andrea Dietrich September 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM Way to go on the winner list, Sara. Back with big congratulations 👏🎉 Sara Kendrick September 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM Why, thank you, Andrea. The second visit is extra nice. 👍⭐. Sara K.

I Am Anaya September 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM Congratulations Sara! Whoo 5th out of how many 50 60? 👍 👌 Great job on the sestina...so delighted for you. It reads like a prayer. Peace be with you🙏autumn blessings 💕 I Am Anaya September 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM I can't imagine, 64 th, wow. .. autumn blessings 👒 Sara Kendrick September 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM Thank you, Anaya. We just had our 64th wedding anniversary but he is in heaven and I am still here on earth, so we were together married for 63 years. This was my first one without him. We dated 2 1/2 years before we married. Your visit with congratulations was uplifting. 👍⭐. Sara K.

Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM By the way. I just noticed. You used that sestina form the sponsor asked for. I am still deliberating how to address this theme. It was clever of you to use the suggested form Sara Kendrick August 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM Thank you, Andrea, it was not easy to write, and I don't know if it went the way I had planned out, but it is written. LOL.. 👍 on your visit. Sara K.

sara Etgen-Baker August 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM despite the topic, your poem is beautiful and filled with a type of peace and contentment...truly inspirational. I know God will help you when the anniversary comes. Sending prayers, Sara Sara Kendrick August 22, 2026 at 5:45 AM Thank you, Sara B. I am depending on him. He will help me through. I appreciate the visit and uplifting comments. Sara K. 👍

Valsa George August 21, 2026 at 1:42 AM When your dear one went out of your life, God has come to take his place. On your wedding anniversary when you are alone for the first time, may God give you the strength to endure all hardships and stay happy in the memories of your sweetheart. A touching poem. Sara Kendrick August 21, 2026 at 8:08 AM Valsa, it is fast approaching. I will have to depend on Him to get me through this one. Your visit is so encouraging. 👍Sara K.

Nette Onclaud August 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM ohh but you glow with this glorious write which captures the divine and human parts of your self...i feel you, sara! Sara Kendrick August 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM Nette, your kind words are uplifting and encouraging. I needed that this morning. Sara K.

Yann Rolland August 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM very touching poem, with the help of God, to "move on" ? send you some light Sara Kendrick August 21, 2026 at 4:55 AM Thank you, Yann. It is getting better. Each day a step to recovery. Sara K. 👍

Yann Rolland August 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM very touching poem, with the help of God, to "move on" ? send you some light

Andrea Dietrich August 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM A spiritual and emotive poem that pays beautiful tribute to your spouse and also to our Lord. I admire your spiritual strength Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2026 at 1:09 PM Your faith in God is getting you through. Sara Kendrick August 21, 2026 at 4:54 AM Thank you, Andrea. It has not been easy. Phyllis through the respect and love she has for God has been a big help. Doris had spinal surgery just before her father got sick, so she was not as much help as she could have been. She would have been there more. Our son is in a really bad health situation so he could not help. Sara K.