My Love I'D Bring You Back In a Heartbeat

My Love I'd Bring You Back in A Heartbeat

If, I could change time my love and have you lie by me, 
I would bring you back in a heartbeat.

The outside world is silent to my ears. 
Hours are spent each day alone 
with so much heartache and sorrow. 
I miss you so much, I’m lost without you. 

I'm always so cold and dizzy.  
My stomach is always queasy it's so hard to eat. 
 
If I could, I would bring you back once again.  
To feel your face beneath my hand, your lips upon my lips. 
To feel your warm breath against my neck 
and smell your scent as you whisper against my ear. 
To feel your arms around me as I rest my head
against your chest and hear your heartbeat.

As I think of you, 
I see you lying upon the bed not feeling well 
or sitting in your reclining chair as you're watching sports on TV.
I see you walking down the hall 
always taking a back glance at me with a smile.

You never complained you were sick, 
only when you were really ill and you'd say,
 "I think you need to take me to the hospital."

However, 
          you always came home to me. 
Except
          this time, you stayed.

When the lights go out at night, the tears won't stop.

If, I could change time my love and have you lie by me, 
I would bring you back in a heartbeat.

10/19/2018

N/A Poetry Contest: Truth 6/7/2019

Poetry Contest: NA re-run' 
Sponsored By:John Hamilton
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Allison Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM
I have a huge lump in my throat reading this again Eve, so glad your poem finally got the recognition it deserved - a theme that sadly so many can relate to. Hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 9:16 AM
This poem touches me deeply Eve, hard to believe received an N/A!
Horsman Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Eve, this is truly a beautiful poem, so heartfelt it takes one right there, as though watching over your shoulder, as you write this wonderful gem,,a fav..
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:18 PM
Thank you, Harry <3
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 5:27 PM
aww Eve I have tears reading your heartfelt poem, you must miss your lovely Sonny so so much, my heart goes out to you :-( hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:22 PM
Thank you, Jan, he's gone and I have accepted it. He was very sick and he didn't want to believe it. The doctors couldn't believe that he didn't have pain when he had a heart attack..So when he passed out in front of the doctor while he was talking to him the doctor didn't know what had happen ,but had flatlined <3
Warrior Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Heartfelt my friend...deep sorrow sees no morrow...I can relate, Eve...everything you eat tastes like cardboard...but there are sunny days ahead my friend...takes a little time...love & light...^WW^
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Thank you, ^WW^... <3
One Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 8:06 AM
Oh this one really touched me... I feel you pain... Beautiful poem..
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Thank you, Silent One... <3
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 6:35 PM
OH MY, what a moving piece of poetry this is, Eve. This was really really good work, and I know how heartbreaking this must be for you.
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:24 PM
Thank you, Andrea... <3
Andresen Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:55 AM
- A beautiful and heartbreaking poem, Eve - (I can not find it on the winning list) - Best wishes and hugs //Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 9:24 PM
Thank you, Sunshine.. <3
La France Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 8:32 AM
Eve, oh each word of your poem drips with eternal love and your forever pain, I know this pain Eve, and yours is fresh, I know that empty pit feeling that has nothing to do with hunger, they say time heals but they lie, your love will never fade but in time you will learn to live with it somehow. I bet you are stronger than you think. I have found writing my sorrow helped me with the grief. I am sure this poem will be a winner in the contest, and it is to me !
Roper Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 9:37 AM
You and everyone else here has given me so much comfort . Writing has helped some when I am able to think right. I thank all of you for the comforting words... Hugs and love to all of you. Eve
Gentile Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 8:27 AM
So beautiful and so moving Eve. I can't imagine the grief except for the powerful words you have crafted. I hope you find peace xxoo
Michael Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 6:18 AM
He never left...I see it in your poetry...A lovely write though...All the best Eve
Cunningham Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 5:09 AM
A lovely verse Eve, the loss of those near and dear to you is heart-breaking. But they live on in your heart and in your memories. Tom.
Sharp Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 1:39 AM
Very sad, Eve, and expressed with deep love and care. Peace and rest.
Vaso Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 1:10 AM
Eve, if I had a choice, Id bring him back for you, so lovely!!!
Wolf Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 12:41 AM
Oh, this is just too heartbreaking. But really well written
Ibeh Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 12:01 AM
Phenomenal, heartbreakingly sad write, Eve! Again, so sorry for your loss. Best of luck in the contest!
Nicole Avatar
October 19, 2018 at 11:56 PM
My eyes are misty while reading this. I am finding it hard to place my heart upon the page, to ease that ache in your heart my dear friend. I know this is your wish. Life is precious, even in memories. Even when tears touch the soul. ~ Brandy
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