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How Young We Were

How Young We Were My wife’s final day she lost the bout At the hospital I collapsed my legs gave out They took me into the emergency Nothing wrong they said with me They couldn’t see my heartache They couldn’t feel my heartbreak At night when I go to bed I twist and turn with thoughts in my head Some nights to sleep is hard for me Thinking of my wife I wish I could see On my neck is my wife’s wedding band I clutch it tightly in my hand My body is tired and with some pain Why do I go on what’s to gain I wish I new the end to my life I miss so much not being with my wife I look at pictures how young we were That’s how I wish to be again with her

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Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 4/27/2011 2:43:00 PM

The heartbreak comes seeping through in each line. Very well expressed poem. Thanks for sharing.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/23/2011 10:16:00 PM

well done M.G., a very sad ending,, but awesome couplets.... I had fun reading your poem, take care and have your self a happy and safe Easter! always p.d.

James Foulk

Date: 4/21/2011 11:51:00 AM

I feel your lost, this has to really hurt, such saddness i know it brings to your soul and heart. I think of how i would feel if something happend to my wife, so i know your grief must be unbearable. thank you for commenting on Sweet Erika and in taking the time to read it.

Desiree M

Date: 4/20/2011 7:33:00 PM

I send you all my positive thoughts. Very deep feelings expressed here