Before They Go Away

i don't mind having memories
they are all that i have left
i really don't mind being alone
sence i've been bereft
my memories are the best memories
unspoiled by lifes complications
nothing can harm my memories
not even conversation
surrounded by my nothingness
i have her in my mind
morning noon and night 
she's with me all the time
i think of how she thought of me
while she was so kind
aware of all my jealousy
she kept herself in line
there for me in my time of need
my  wife
she was right there
giving me everything she had
all the love she had left
how important were three words 
that she'd say to me
they really made the difference
between doubt and security
i may not accept why she's gone
or ever want to live another day
but i have to hold on
and let her memories with me stay
and celebrate each passing day
as if it were the last 
and cherish each and every memory
before they go away
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Keogh Jr. Avatar
November 3, 2010 at 6:59 PM
Lugubrious and moving, John. If this is true, then you have my sincerest condolences on your loss as it is apparent that you loved her very much. You will see her again, I am confident. Thank yoiu as always for your kind remarks! Gerard.
Devonshire Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Those memories will not go away, John. In time some will become less painful, but you will cherish them always. Hearing those "three words" means everything, doesn't it? I love you too, John. Carolyn
Wellington Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 7:54 PM
Sorry buds, I meant your loss.
Wellington Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 7:52 PM
O John! So sorry for your lost. Loving her as I can see you did, you must be saying, luckly she went before me, I wouldn't want to leave her in this cold hard world. Take comfort and be blessed. Joy (Jew)
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 8:42 PM
Great memories they must be, John. I can see she had quite an effect. Hey, I looked up that Bible reference you gave me of Zech. But I saw nothing about animals in heaven there. What were you trying to show me? Luv, Andrea
Babcock Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Good memories will last a lifetime and will not go away. God Bless Phyl
Fraser Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Incredibly touching John, and so so sad. The heartfelt emotion I feel in your words. Soup Mail for you my friend >> James
Bloomsfield Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM
This poem touched my heart dear John.You are in my prayers in this moment of loss and hey i wrote a poem'to all the soupers',you should read it!you re in it!tmfs!C
Culverhouse Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Heartfelt write....
Kendrick Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Sad write...I feel your pain..I am glad that you have good memories and not negative ones..May God bless you in this time of grief..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Palli Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Brought tears to my eyes. look forward to the resurrection! John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4
Falotico Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Strong deep write, sad and happy all in one...
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