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Breathless

Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2: 20-22 (suggested: Genesis 2: 4- end of chapter)
Contest: Breathless, Sponsor: Constance La France

When I checked his breathing, 

               There was none

I then checked his pulse and there was none,

                                           He was breathless and so was I

My heart was breaking, his was gone


I had never faced this situation before

                                    now, not sure as to what to do

No one had prepared me for this moment in my life

                       even though I knew one or the other of us would soon be going.

I called 911, and told them that he had been sick

                                                   and I thought he was dead

They sent someone but they could not pronounce him deceased

                                                                    They had to call the coroner


A state of shock had hit me, but I called my daughter

                                                                      She called my other daughter

Then people started coming in, some who listen to a scanner,

                                                         other EMS people who just come 

He was breathless, lying there and 

                                 I was breathless but still alive, facing life

                                                                            Without my other half 

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Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM Gosh I had missed this one, Sara. It is so touching and sad. One of your best because I can tell how it affected you. A fave Sara Kendrick June 21, 2026 at 4:47 AM I am honored that you would fav it, Andrea. I appreciate your kind comments. It is still hard, but it is now going into the end of the 8th month, this Father's Day was my first without him, I still have fourth of July, Labor Day but they don't have a great significance so that won't be as hard. Sara K.

Valsa George June 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM A touching moment in your life. Suddenly seeing your dear one lying breathless is such a shock. Now, facing life without him too is an ordeal. A soul stirring poem. All the Best, dear Sara Sara Kendrick June 7, 2026 at 4:46 AM Thank you, Valsa. I am getting there to the end of healing process, but it still is an adjustment. It has been almost 8 months now. It has been 30 years and 28 years since the passing of my parents and I still think about them all the time. Sara K.

Howard Kerr June 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM This is a beautiful, uplifting, tearful poem, Sara. Hearfelt and emotional. Best of luck in all contests. Howard Sara Kendrick June 7, 2026 at 4:43 AM Thank you, Howard. I appreciate your visit and understanding comments. Sara K.

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM Raw, real and heartbreaking. Hugs. Sara Kendrick June 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM Thank you for the feedback, Kim. I like the alliteration in the comment. Sara K.

Tom Cunningham June 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM A heartbreaking verse Sara, a painful memory that stays with you. Hope you're okay. Tom Sara Kendrick June 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM Tom, thank you for the sympathy. It has been hard, but I am slowly healing from the loss but after 65 1/2 years of being together it will not be an easy road; I will always have my love for him and memories of our life together. Sara K.