Forever and a Day

Sweetheart, you've gone to be with God!
Deep down, I know it's best.
Your pain and suffering's ended,
you're in a peaceful rest.

Cigarettes, destroyed your lungs
and caused your tragic end!
For months, you struggled breathing,
which was hard to comprehend.

So many cherished memories,
I have, of me and you!
But, now you're gone and I'm alone,
I don't know what to do!

It's gonna take some time to heal,
at least, that's what they say!
I know it won't be easy,
I'll just have to hope and pray.

I stare across, my lonely bed,
to where you used to lie.
I try to wish you back again,
but, all I do is cry!

So, I have your ashes in an urn,
right beside our bed!
That's where they're gonna stay, Sweetheart,
just like we always said!

Right now, my future's kinda bleak!
I realize, that's true!
To carry on without you,
will be, near impossible to do!

I keep thinking, I'll get over this!
I keep thinking, there's a way!
The only problem is, my love'
it'll be, forever and a day!

Note:  Dedicated to, Una, my loving wife
of 54 years, who passed away on
5/7/13.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A   Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Ralph. Congrats on your great win.... LINDA
A  Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Ralph, Congrats on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest **SKAT**
A  Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 3:07 PM
RALPH, Congratulations, that is all :-) **SKAT WAS HERE** <---- copy paste.... hardy har har
Eastman Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 11:57 AM
My condolences on your loss. And Thank you for entering my contest with this touching dedication. I can see why it means so much to you... Congratulations on the win... And again, I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Johnson Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 7:21 PM
You are still suffering a very new and tough loss. I am so sorry. It does help to write however. I started writing poetry when I lost my only son, fifteen years ago and I know it helped me to be able to speak of the pain. Time does help in he healing. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 5:56 AM
Thanks for sharing your favorite poem, congrats on the well deserved win, Ralph
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June 15, 2014 at 12:18 AM
Congratulations, Ralph, on a sweet win for a great write!
A  Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 12:14 AM
nice win. Love ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Ralph. Congratulations with your own "Favorite Poem, entered in Carol's XOOL contest... Yeah, we all Win... What a sweet Deal... XOX~ LINDA
Mehta Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 12:22 AM
Enjoyed the write and congratulations on the win, Ralph
A   Avatar
January 10, 2014 at 11:30 PM
Ralph, Congratulations:):):) If you'd like take a trip to my blog ----> ON THE ROCKS------ http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=18527&PoetID=18720 <---- enjoy if you'd like... Love Always & Forever <3 LINDA <3
Gasun Avatar
October 6, 2013 at 12:58 AM
A very wonderful, touching, lovely and heartfelt tribute to your loving wife my dear friend Ralph. I'm sorry to hear about her. Thank you so much for sharing this outstanding poem of yours. Big hugs to u. By the way 've also realized that this is a great winning piece of you based from the comments below. Sorry for the late expression but MY BIGGEST HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR FRIEND! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Dey Avatar
October 4, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Congrats....a good work you have made
Akinyemi Avatar
September 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM
So emotional and touching...good write. Thanks 4 stopping by on my page...
A  Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Ralph,, enjoyed your winning poem. Hugs*SKAT
Kendrick Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 6:04 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Deschler Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM
This is a very beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your wife...The flow of the words was really nicely done. Great work Ralph!...I know you will see her again, someday!...Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind comments on my poem!
Hendricks Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM
It's obvious you still loved your wife deeply after all those years. Carry on writing, my friend. It's a good way to purge. A special hug to you, Ralph. I'll spare you a warm thought. Licia :-)
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September 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Thank you for sharing this moving tribute to your wife, i can feel the pain& longing with each word...big congrats on the win! ^_^ Y.L.N
Richards Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM
This truly touches my heart for the deep pain of such a loss. The tender poem is so honest with feeling......how can anyone not feel your heart? God Bless.....
Morgan Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 6:18 AM
my humble thanks or sharing this tribute to your loving late wife. . Congrats on your win.Morgan
Mehta Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 4:16 AM
Congrats on your poem winning in the contest, Ralph
A   Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 6:21 PM
Ralph, congratulations!!! Thanks for supporting my contest with this amazing poem and imagery. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""The Wind."" OR blog! "Tears in Heaven" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15911&PoetID=18720 --take care Always & Forever <3 Linda
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August 6, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I've lost many close friends and family from it.... beautiful verse. It helps to express your feelings. Thanks for sharing. Always, Laura
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Dear Ralph, just seeing this now. Again, sorry for your loss. Your title is well put: it'll be forever and a day. Soupmail.
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