The Death of a Melody

It’s been two years, three months, and twenty days
since tender music left my life for good
and turned my days to somber shades of grey
which left a shadow where a man once stood.

The faded notes of yesterday’s duets 
still echo in the canyons of my soul,
and leaves a longing, tempered with regrets,
that never sings the songs that made us whole.

She left behind unfinished rhapsodies,
and crossed the bridge into eternal life;
but here behind, without the melodies,
I’m missing tender music of my wife.

As death’s cruel hand has stolen all my dreams,
my songs have turned to tears, and tears to streams.


March 1, 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Clendening Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
You inspire me, John!
Gondolf Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Lise, I'm glad you are able to draw inspiration from my writing. John
Hind Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 1:06 PM
This is so beautiful; and filled with longing and tenderness. I'm sorry for your loss.
Gondolf Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Thank you for sharing your comments and for your thoughtfulness, Paige. Actually, this is just a fictional write. My wife actually helped me with a couple lines in this poem.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Dear John, I am really sorry for your loss. Your poem is tender, and full of love for your sweetest wife - I am sure, your duets were amazing, but you will continue to create exquisite poems inspired by her memory. Love ~ Mala
Gondolf Avatar
April 16, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Thank you for your thoughts, Malabika.
Deschler Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 8:15 AM
With it's tender words and flowing lines, this poem is like a song in itself... Beautifully penned, John.
Gondolf Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 4:16 AM
Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate you.
Vionet Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 7:27 AM
Lovely and sad
Gondolf Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 2:37 AM
Thank you, Anais, I appreciate your comments and support.
Hawkins Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Your beautiful poem is full of love and longing for your dear wife. I am sincerely sorry for your loss, John. Your exquisite poetry will keep her close to you. Look after yourself, Shirley
Gondolf Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 2:28 AM
Thank you, Shirley.
Sparrow Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 9:02 AM
A beautiful sonnet, John! When I lost someone I loved, years ago, I found that writing poems about him actually did help in the healing process. Those poems are still among my best! I hope your talent as a poet will be a soothing balm for you as well.
Gondolf Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 2:47 AM
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Katharine. The best poems are always written from personal emotions and experiences. In this case, it was a challenge to try and convey those emotions of something I haven’t experienced. John
Radice Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 1:38 AM
This pulled at the heart strings John. Great work. Cheers - Gary
Gondolf Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 2:37 AM
Thanks so much, Gary, I appreciate it. John
Nicole Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 7:37 PM
"Death’s cruel hand has stolen all my dreams." This thought touches my heart so deeply. When you're separated from the one you love, it leaves you feeling empty and alone. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 2:58 AM
Thank you for the warm comments, Brandy, I’m glad I was able to touch you with my words. Hugs, John
Turner Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Excellent sonnet, John. Both in form and content.
Gondolf Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 2:54 AM
Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate your comments and feedback.
Lane Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Hi John, you've captured the emotions of a love lost in your Sonnet so beautifully that I felt goosebumps rise.
Gondolf Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 2:51 AM
Hi Lin, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments. I wasn’t sure if this one would evoke the emotions of the reader or not.
M  Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Oh John how very beautifully you have described your love , feelings and loss in this poem for your wife …..you touched my heart big time…you must miss her terribly. Sending kindness and cuddles…..Debx
Gondolf Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 6:01 AM
Fiction...!!!
M  Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 4:04 AM
John how did l get that so wrong??? Fiction ??
Gondolf Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Deb. My wife Debbie is alive and well, she actually helped me with one of the lines in this sonnet. :) Hugs, John
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