Echos of the Heart

I thought of you today, sweetheart,
which is really nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
and the day before that too.

I think of you when I'm alone,
I often speak your name!
I keep your lovely photo,
in a golden picture frame.

Your memory's in my make-up.
it's like another body part!
I promise you, my darling,
I keep it locked inside my heart!

I'm told by friends, as time goes by,
that I will slowly heal.
I have my doubts about it,
because the pain is still so real!

Part of me went with you,
when the Good Lord called you home!
It broke my heart to lose you,
now, I must go on alone!

You're with Him now, in Heaven,
so all that I can do,
is say a little prayer each day,
till He calls me home, with you!

Poetic form:  Rhyme
Ralph Taylor
I love this poem because I wrote
it  to Una, my loving wife of 54 years,
who recently passed away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Deschler Avatar
September 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM
I really liked the rhyme scheme that you used in this poem. This was very heartfelt and touching. Wonderful work, Ralph! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind comments!
Adams Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM
what a beautiful poem ...congrats on your win...
Nusairat Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Ralph
A  Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM
ralph, love your winning poem ......... LOVE ~SKAT~
Rain Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 12:10 PM
This is a true poem of taking death in the best way you can , Congratulations and a wonderful write.
Richards Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Who could not be touched deeply by this lovely poem? It is so real, honest and filled with devotion. This reaches my heart. God Bless!
Mehta Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 5:02 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Ralph
A   Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 7:36 PM
Ralph, ;), Congratulations on your "Beloved Poem" win. xox~ LINDA
A   Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Ralph.. Congratulations, in the MELTDOWN contest... take care-- always~ Linda
Bianco Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Hi Ralph, Nicely done very heartfelt and sincere poem. I'm. truly sorry for your loss. Anthony
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July 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Ralph a beautiful and heartfelt dedication to your Una. Rest in peace Una. Thanks for sharing your write, and congrats on your outstanding win. Well deserved. Warm Smiles, Connie
Roberts Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations Ralph. Your words are beautiful, ....Seren
La France Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 7:34 AM
Ralph, congratulations on your big win with this heart wrenching poem, Constance
Posey Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM
RALPH, what a beautiful creation devoted to your loving wife. It was bound to win top spot... Condolences and congratulations and all my prayers whenever you need them.... Jake
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM
This just melts my heart......so loving and tender and so very sad. Beautifully written, Ralph!
Shines Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 1:38 AM
very touching n beautiful write .
St John Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 12:37 PM
what a touching, heartwarming poem! congrats on your win.
Konos Avatar
April 5, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Excellent.....Congratulations
Kendrick Avatar
April 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM
Congrats on your great win...Sara
Hendricks Avatar
April 5, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations on winning the contest with this heart-warming poem, Ralph. Nice work, my friend :)
Jones Avatar
April 4, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win Ray...Donna
Dillard Avatar
April 4, 2013 at 4:10 PM
Sweet, but sad! Congratulations on your win! RAY
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April 4, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Ralph*<3 Congratulations with your wonderful and lovely poem. Sending small simple smiles all over the soup. Love-Linda
Oyewole Avatar
April 4, 2013 at 3:42 AM
Cöngrats on your win. Nice one friend~ A.O
Macfarlane Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Very moving write Ralph....congrats on your super win! Hugs
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