Anna-Marie Docherty Poet Free verse

Turning Over

Clock strikes, 
every second my heart stabs
another injection of grief,
as streams wash the contours 
rushing the valleys of guise.

Memories.
All I behold now you have gone,
besides photographs and diaries.
I stare at you and you are there,
besides me once more.

Turning over,
another page lets me slowly learn
to accept this new place in time
where I find myself surrounded
by loneliness and sorrow.

This is not,
of course how you would want me to be.
Were you with me now you would hold me,
stroke my face and comfort me.
Loving me, happily.

Together,
we have shared these memories,
so many times, turning over,
those beautiful pages of times 
roaming through contours of life.

I recollect,
how we walked valleys and streams,
where we played, picniced and slept.
Turning over the page you stay with me,
through the treasures we have shared.

Now at night 
when I'm lonely, in those early cold hours,
turning over I'll remember and cherish
those beautiful gifts given so freely;
and thank God for the time that you lived.

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Charlene Bird April 21, 2009 at 6:33 AM What a heartfelt, sad write, you can feel the loss breathe within these lines of a true love lost, so tragic. Well penned and beautiful! Thanks so much for stopping by to read my work. Much appreciated

John Rhinem April 17, 2009 at 5:47 PM Ps. Hang in there dear lady~for "Love Shall Return To 'You' Again!!!":):)~"Love Always To 'You and Your Loves,' John!!!":):)~On we go....

John Rhinem April 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM "Hello Precious, Gifted and Lovely Anna Marie!!!":):)~What a truly stirring write this is dear lady~straight from the deepest of "Your Priceless Heart and Soul!!!":):)~I am sorry that it has taken myself so long to return to "You Dear Lady"~But it saddens my own heart, to think that "Your Pricelessness" may hurt!!?:):)~Yet, within this bittersweet~this was an amazing write and reflection of "Your Beautiful Soul!!!":):)~Lets go view another....

Sharon Winter April 16, 2009 at 3:27 PM Anna-Marie, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. This is such a beautiful dedication. So emotionally painful, as loss of a loved one is always completely devastating. Towards the end, I sense some sort of peace, as your gratefulness takes over you, yet an overwhelming sadness lingers. Only natural when a love so true and strong is gone. My heart goes out to you. Love, Shar