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Losing You Again

They tell me:  clean all the closets --
give away clothes, things you'll never use--
toss it all, decorate anew -- but, 
must I part with what you
touched -- what you gave life
by using, by cleaning,
by valuing? What to me
had no intrinsic worth
you made precious, and
now these are not mere objects:
the trinkets, utensils, furniture, 
clothes, pictures, car, house --
machines, implements, tools, books -- 
all the trappings of our lives.  
Discarding them will be 
another step erasing you.
Putting an end. And of 
my losing you -- again.

Copyright © Leo Larry Amadore | Year Posted 2023

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Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 2/4/2024 5:52:00 PM wonderfully written lovely poem I adore your work. blessings Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/19/2023 11:48:00 PM Yes, it’s difficult to accept and give away the small objects that were once used by the spouse ~ well written, Leo, warmest congratulations on POTD Login to Reply

Daisy Meadows Date: 4/19/2023 10:30:00 PM Yes it is difficult. A lovely tribute. Congratulations on your POTD. Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 4/19/2023 6:36:00 PM This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Material things can never replace an individual, but memories live on. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Leo, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply

Daniel Turner Date: 4/19/2023 2:28:00 PM Congratulations on POTD Leo. I watched my mom go through this. It's so sad Login to Reply

Suzanne Delaney Date: 4/19/2023 2:10:00 PM This is a beautiful and touching poem, Leo: I know that many have faced this predicament and one could never rush to part with precious memories held within her things. I know one lady who had a special quilt made with all her hubby’s favorite Aloha shirts and she had it on her bed to always feel close to his memory. Congratulatiions. on POTD, SuZ Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 4/19/2023 1:40:00 PM This is so beautiful. I just love it so! Amazing writing - A fave. Congratulations. God bless you always, Love, Gina Login to Reply

Gary Radice Date: 4/19/2023 1:16:00 PM This is so poignant and sad but so beautifully written. Clothing and objects take on new meanings. I feel your pain and upset through your heartfelt words Leo. Poetry of the highest order. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 4/19/2023 1:10:00 PM A powerful poem! Congratulations for POTD :) Login to Reply

Jim Slaughter Date: 4/19/2023 10:51:00 AM Beautifully moving, Leo. Congrats on POTD. Login to Reply

Warren Doll Date: 4/19/2023 10:21:00 AM Leo, congratulations on POTD. ~ Warren Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/19/2023 10:03:00 AM So sad to read this Leo, one thing that can never be erased is the beauty of the memories you and your love made.Take things slowly one step at a time, love lasts forever and that’s a long, long time. Congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/19/2023 8:52:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. So Sorry. A powerful write. It is hard. Take one day at a time. Have a blessed day............. Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 4/19/2023 7:48:00 AM A grieving heart caught between such hard choices, A touching verse, Congrats on POTD Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 4/19/2023 7:34:00 AM Beautiful love poem and POTD, a tribute to your wife, Leo. She made the things left behind meaningful to you to comfort you in your grief, my friend. Love on, Bill Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/19/2023 7:00:00 AM This is so lovely and deeply moving, Leo! Congratulations on the well-deserved title POTD! Janice Login to Reply

Haley Nichols Date: 4/19/2023 6:38:00 AM Honestly, this is the most touching poem. Even as a kid my mom says this a lot. One thing I’ve learned is the more you have, The more memories you keep. If it has a smell, a touch, a feeling behind it, focus on that energy. See what your intuition says. Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/19/2023 6:24:00 AM Apt and heartfelt verse eo. Congratulations on POTD. :) Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 4/19/2023 5:42:00 AM Excellent Leo, sums up the contradictions of "moving on" and "letting go" Login to Reply

Stephan McBride Date: 4/19/2023 5:31:00 AM Congratulations on POTD, beautiful poem of love for one another, Login to Reply

Speaks Volumes Date: 4/19/2023 5:16:00 AM So glad that you got the POTD as I predicted Leo. Your poem is beautiful. Login to Reply

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 4/19/2023 5:12:00 AM A heartfelt poem - You are right - how can we part with all the objects which were meaningful to our loved one! Be strong, Dear Poet, memories are precious, and ever-lasting! Congratulations on your POTD. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/19/2023 2:01:00 AM Hi Leo, there can be no sadder moment than losing one's partner, ones loved one, even a very close friend, or, a parent, but a partner of a lifetime of memories is disastrous. I pray God gives you the strength to make the right decision for yourself, but I would not know what to advise you, stay strong and maybe give some things away but not the ones which bring intense emotion, keep those. Give yourself time to think Leo. Blessings, Jennifer. Congratulations on being honored with POTD. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/19/2023 1:51:00 AM - A deeply touching poem, Leo - I understand your feelings...but, the best memories are in your heart - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Login to Reply

David Kavanagh Date: 4/19/2023 1:03:00 AM Congratulations Leo on a much deserved POTD, There simply is no rulebook on how to deal with the aftermath of loss, the whole process is totally heartbreaking and insane, certainly a thought provoking, moving poem, cheers David Login to Reply

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