-Like He Did


No-one paid her attention
Like he did

Found her interesting
Like he did

Listened to and understood her
Like he did

Appreciated and protected her 
Liked he did

Made her laugh
Like he did

Truly knew her
Like he did

Filled her heart and soul 
Like he did

Completely and unconditionally loved her
Like he did

Left her unexpectedly forever 
Like he did

Left her heart shattered
Like he did
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Rodrigues Avatar
January 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
and she can smile because she had the kind of love many dream of, but still the utter sadness hurts and is recognized as not able to completely heal in this lifetime. My Dad is doing better. That’s not to say that life moves on, but in moments he can at least smile. He says he doesn’t know how he warms up at night..perhaps mom… Hugs and prayers
M  Avatar
February 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A beautiful love indeed Kim....glad your dad is doing better my friend! Debx
Radice Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Powerful stuff Deb. The ‘kicker’ of the last four lines well and truly kicked. I thought you were leading me to a point whereby he was going to die and leave her bereft. Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I think we all do that Gary ha! Debx
Radice Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Aah…he left her because he died..not because he walked out on her??! My massive misreading of it. (Not the first time I’ve done that with a poem) Apologies. Cheers - Gary
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Thanks so much Gary….and he did die and leave her bereft! Appreciating you dropping by! Debx
Allison Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
beautifully expressed Deb, I have a huge lump in my throat, its so hard when you lose that special someone:-( hugs jan xx
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Awww Jan thats quite the comment my friend…thankyou…and a fave to boot thats very special. Lovely to see you….lDebx
Allison Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A massive fave for me:-) xx
Bauer Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
this is so well expressed, deb! bravo!
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thankyou ilene …l truly value your thoughts and your support of my poetry! Debx
Poet Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Deb, the anguish of losing a loved one does truly linger. A poignant and wrenching poetry. Your beautiful poetry is always a delight to read.
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
WOW Lasaad what a truly lovely comment….l appreciate your kind words! Debx
Andresen Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
- He was the best... painful to lose, Deb - Lovely poem :) - hugs
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Thankyou lovely warm Sunshine….l appreciate you! Debx
Narain Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A heartfelt and moving poem. The pain of losing someone dear stays in heart.
M  Avatar
January 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Thankyou so much Jay….always lovely to see you ! Debx
Read Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Hi Deb I understand the feeling only to well having lost my wife. xx
M  Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Oh l am sorry to hear that john….l cant even imagine…..Debx
Empress Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Sigh this hits deep dear debx, so hearfelt and moving, soul stirring and seamlessly flowing poem: the ending is sad, as thats not what one expects from love thats so deep! Pleasure always reading your poems: sending you light always
M  Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Its so lovely to see you sweet Ink and read your kind comment! Thankyou as always…..Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful write. FAV for me... Have a fun day as you write away..................
M  Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Another Fav…you are spoiling me Paula haha! Thankyou my friend….Debx
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