His Widow

She wanders in a daze.
Lost in empty house full of memories.
Wipes away yet another tear.

His presence is still felt.
She strolls about with a heavy heart.
Lost in a time warp.



Wordku: 5-7-5- words

AP: 1st place 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gilmour Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 6:27 PM
No one can really relate until it happens to them...poignant words dear Line. Love and hugs Ann xx
Gauthier Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 6:34 PM
Thanks, Ann ~
Krutsinger Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 6:54 AM
I cannot relate or fathom this kind of loneliness or yearning Line. Well penned.
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 11:23 AM
I could not imagine what my mom went through till, twenty years later, it was my turn to lose the love of my life ~
Mcintosh Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 11:20 AM
So sad. God bless you with love, Gina
Gauthier Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Gina ~
Cunningham Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 7:05 AM
Only happy memories help to fill the void Line. I hope you are okay. Tom
Gauthier Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 7:07 AM
Yes, thank you so much, Tom. Hugs xx
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