Believe Me, My Love

Preface: Written for my wife on our Anniversary less than 13 month's after the tragic death 
of our 22 yr. old son.


Believe Me, My Love

I felt helpless when the earth just stopped, 
and tragedy scourged you with its whip.
Watched your soul bleed faith, heard your heart cry love, 
and I winced with every drip.
The loss and pain you’ve suffered through, 
should now render you immune.
Believe me love,
my love for you is deeper than your wounds.  

When I looked into your heart, 
I could see the welts and scars.
The reasons that I loved you were as countless as the stars.
When I looked into your eyes, 
tears flowed like spring monsoons
Believe me dear, 
my love for you is deeper than your wounds. 

You worried me, which fed my fears, 
but surprised me with your fight.
Amazed you could get out of bed, 
when dawn poured her morning light,
You’re stronger than a hurricane, 
and you eclipsed just like the moon.
Believe me honey, 
my love for you is deeper than your wounds. 

My gift to you, 
if there were no rules, for our anniversary,
is to take you back , baby close your eyes, 
to the way things used to be,
you’re curled up in bed with your three boys, 
fit snug like silver spoons.
Believe me darling, 
my love for you is deeper than your wounds. 

When I reach into your heart, 
I still feel the welts and scars.
The reasons I admire you are as endless as the stars.
When I melt into your eyes, 
sadness lingers as life resumes.
Believe me, my love: my love for you is deeper than your wounds.

You’ve made my life a banquet, 
you’re my soul mate and my lover,
I fell in love with my best friend, 
and married a wonderful mother.
Your songs of love and encouragement remain constantly in tune.
Believe me my love, 
my love for you is deeper than your wounds.

 c Copyright 2005
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Gorelick Avatar
December 1, 2008 at 6:11 PM
I cant imagine what you have been through. We nearly lost our son last yr..I'm still on anxiety watch..I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful poem..again, the repeated line really makes this special. BG
Winter Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Whoa. Amazing, beautiful tribute of love. That one repeated line, is deeply powerful and speaks volumes. It's repetition is so perfect. Once again, so very sorry for your loss. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 8:03 AM
This poem is one of the deepest love poems I've read here...the power of your love and the power of her strength is so reflected in those words. I can't even imagine the loss of a child, what you both had to endure. But true love can overcome, ......I'm so moved by this beautiful poem. Your love must have helped carry such a heavy burden. ...Carrie
Ginn Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 6:10 AM
Tom this is so beautifully written it brought tears to my eyes. Thankfully even through so much pain your love is strong. Laurie
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