Deb M Poet Rhyme

-His Favourite Meal

She walked down to the supermarket
To buy the ingredients to make him a special meal
A lamb roast was his favourite
Followed by apple pie and custard to seal the deal

She cooked away happily 
Looking forward to his arrival home
The table set perfectly with a vase of coloured flowers
From her garden she had grown

He must of been held up at work ,she thought
As hours rolled by …. late afternoon turning to night
She sat in complete darkness at the kitchen table
Tears rolling down her cheeks as realisation came to light

He was not coming home tonight or any night
For he had passed many years before
Her silent tears turned to gut wrenching sobs
As reality ripped out her heart and she fell to the floor

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Bill Baker September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM A very emotional poem, Deb. Our memories can be so cruel at times. They can seem so real that the sudden realization that we are not in reality can be crushing, physically and emotionally. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM So very true Bill…life is very sad and cruel at times! Thanks for commenting my lovely Texan buddy! Debx

Ghairo Daniels September 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM Yes, gut wrenching one, this one, Deb ! The twist in last verse is very powerful in conveying the intention of poem : life with loved ones is fleeting - all the more reason to live in the NOW, whatever effort is involved. I resonate with line : she sat in complete darkness in kitchen - a straightforward commentary on life. Blessings to you. Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM Thankyou so much Ghairo for your kind thoughts….appreciated! Yes it is more reason to live in the NOW! Debx

CayCay Godwin September 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM Oh, my gosh, I thought he was out cheating and would have preferred it to the pain induced delusion of the poem's character. Great poetic job of setting the reader up to crush under the weight of her realization. Oh, my. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM Aww thanks CayCay…l love your comments….straight from your heart! Debx

Gershon Wolf September 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM Sounds like she'll be gone soon too -- via dementia. Life is just too cruel. ~ Gershon Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:18 AM Thanks BB…Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu September 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM Hello Deb.M. this is very sad. She was looking forwArd to his return. But he passed, so no wonder she was heart broken. Hugs. my cfriend. /Darlenex Darlene De Beaulieu September 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM Hello Deb. Noce to see you. Such a sad poem Hugs. /Darlene/ xx Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM Yes very sad Darlene…lovely to see you! Debx

Paul Callus September 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM You appeal to our emotions with this poem that probably many others can relate to, and end up with misty eyes as well, Deb. Sometimes it is so hard to accept changes in life, and we can easily end up in denial. ~ Regards // paul Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM Thankyou Paul…lovely to see you! Debx

John Read September 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM Heart wrenching poem Deb,sadly we all lose loved ones such is life, hope life is treating you kind God bless you. Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM Thankyou very much John…nice to see you! Debx

Panagiota Romios September 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM Deb,,my friend! Sometimes we lose people and forget they are gone! I will start talking about a friend of mine and my daughter has to remind me “you’re talking about a dead friend..I know that sounds crazy, but it happens off and on.. especially someone I was really close to. And by the way, what’s more important is your poem!nI think it was written extremely well and touched my heart.. FOF and love, “Pangie’ Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:18 AM Oh l am so glad my poem touched you Pangie FOF….thanks my feisty friend! Ha…..Debx

Kevin Leake September 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM Lots of emotions in this Deb And the ending heart breaking its seems reality just kicked in Beautifully written Kevin Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM Aww thanks Kevin for such kind words! Debx

sara Etgen-Baker September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM what an emotional poem and evocative words...the ending was powerful and brought me to tears... bless her heart. wishing you a blessed evening, hugs, Sara Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM Thankyou sweet Sara….glad you liked it! Debx

Paula Goldsmith September 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM WOW!!! What a wonderful yet sad write. So true for many. Hope this was Not you. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a lovely day/weekend writing away...... Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM Hey Paula ….no not me thankfully! Thanks for your comment…always appreciated! Debx

John Lawless September 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM a sadly poignant juxtaposition in this vivid mike drop. Masterfully done Deb Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM Wow what a lovely comment ….thankyou John! Debx

Daisy Meadows September 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM Such a sad story. A description felt by many. Well written. Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM Thanks so much Daisy! Debx

Jan Allison September 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM aww Deb your poem made me well up with tears, i can picture this scene so well, accepting someone has passed can be so hard to bear and you have captured this brilliantly with your words. a fave for so many reasons! hugs jan xx Deb M September 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM A fave is very special to me so thankyou so much Jan! Hope all is well with you and hubby! Debx