Living In That Lonesome Valley

No love can be found in this lonely old house,
The hardest thing in life is losing ones spouse.

But sooner or later that day it always comes,
And leaves us with only memories and loneliness from which to pull from.

And no matter what people think you never completely recover till you are reunited once more,
And can join that loved one that awaits you on Gods golden shore.

When you live with that someone special for most of your life,
Whether that someone special be husband or wife,

When the other half is taken there goes a very big part of what you are about,
The half you turn to for strength and support when you have days filled with doubt.

That is why they are called our better halves because in their hearts they hold our love,
This person God sent special, just for us and straight from up above.

So till that day comes, hold on with all your might to that one who is so precious to you,
For you may be the one left living in that old house with only those memories to get you through.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Tough write, Ron. To lose someone and live in the same home afterwords has to be traumatic when old memories pop up. God Bless. Vince
Buys Avatar
August 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Written with so much compassion and understanding. This is absolutely beautiful and once again so very wise. Love it. Love Heidie
Winter Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Something I hate to think of. But I am definitely going first, so therefore I will not think about it. Of course I will never take our moments together for granted either, and will always cherish every day we share. A tough write, and my heart goes out to so many. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM
You know Ronald I must admit that I sure regret that day because my wife and I are so close that I just don't know if I could take it and worse I would hate that she would have to - God Bless and we will pray for you
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