Sara Kendrick Poet Rhyme

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Based on some truth..Missing my husband with whom we had celebrated our 63rd wedding anniversary. He died with laryngeal cancer; after learning he had it, only lived two weeks. We never ever would have thought he would have that as he did not smoke nor drink. He did have acid reflux off and on which had been being treated with a new med that he took everyday but there is also a genetic link to getting it as well. 

Ocean's Cadence

 The cadence of the ocean's waves
Invoke a rhythm that my heart saves
Incredibly within brain's caves
Ideas for some rhythm's works
Are ahead for my muse's perks    

Capture the total rhythm's soft flow
Anchor inward, don't let it go
Even in moonlight's sustained glow
Ocean's cadence dances around
Hold on, don't make one soft sound

The cadence of life now waning
As ocean in low tide draining
Our love on earth was sustaining
Without you, it is now dearth
With you as wife, I found worth

Our whole life seemed to have meaning
Connected to God, we were leaning
Surrounded by His love gleaning
His love gave us love to share
With love hard times we could bear

God prepared you for your life's work
He helped me learn and grow with perk
Fulfilling all duties, not shirk
In our lives, we learned and grew
'Pon God's love we daily drew

The cadence of our lives on earth
Has ended without any mirth
In heaven, your love is waxing
With agape love untaxing

finis'

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Bartholomew Williams January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM What a lovely composition, Sara, and a truly touching tribute to your life (and love) with your husband (may God rest his soul)!! I love the ocean-rhythmic imagery, but also your conveyed impressions of your togetherness. (It may not be of much comfort, but I do mean it very sincerely - congratulations on 63 years together! That must be a joy and is increasingly rare and precious these days.) Blessings and very best to you, Sara. :) Bartholomew Sara Kendrick January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM Bartholomew, we had our ups and downs as all couples, but we always tried to work together through our problems and settle them so that we both could be in a living situation where we could be comfortable. We made it where others do not. Our relationship with God, I believe, made a big difference. Thank you for the visit and uplifting review. I need all the blessings I can get. Sara K

Ken Martin January 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM This poem is not so much an illiad as it is an odyssey into, perhaps, a crypt better left to cryptkeepers. Sara Kendrick January 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM Yes, maybe a crypt, Ken. I appreciate the visit and interesting review of my work. Going through grief is not easy. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker January 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM simply beautiful, reflective words. Thanks for sharing your memories and your feelings. Your poem is quite touching. sending you hugs and blessings for the new year, Sara B Sara Kendrick January 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM Thank you, Sara B. I need all the blessings for the year ahead that I can get. Your visit is uplifting and encouraging. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM Awesome poetic writing inspired by the live you shared with your good husband. Have a blessed new year Sara Kendrick January 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate your second visit and kind review. Sara K

Nette Onclaud January 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM beautifully rendered, sara...mellow touch of a life savored though gone shines through your lines...the best of a new 2026 to you! Sara Kendrick January 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM Thank you, Nette, for such a nice review and for the wishes for the New Year. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM Good start, but if it's for Greg's contest, the last two lines of each verse uses only seven syllables each (if I got that right) Sara Kendrick January 1, 2026 at 1:07 PM Yes, Andrea, the last two lines are supposed to be 7 syllables, and I put it in a syllable counter and they are. I don't know if it will be good enough as far as the meter to enter it in the contest. I don't do meter. LOL.. Sara K