You were always on my mind

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Written - 1st June 2024

One day you were sadly taken away
So extremely ill you were, you couldn't stay
I could not be with you, Covid was rife
For three months I missed the love of my life.

I feared the worst, then heard it was sepsis
You were riding a storm, I was in bits
Only got to you when chances were slim
But you were strong and you never gave in.

It was lonesome without you for so long
Specially that Christmas, it felt so wrong
Friends and family kindly rallied round
Without you, joy in my heart couldn’t be found.

You walked the storm, were led to still water 
Prayers were answered, by our supporter
Then came the day that you were returned home
No longer was I at home all alone.

It wasn’t simple, ‘twas a mountain to climb
You slowly improved, few steps at a time.
I thank the medics, so skilled and so kind
Through it all, you were always on my mind.

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Silent One

Date: 6/9/2024 9:43:00 AM

You portray the sadness perfectly here, something so many will relate to.. Great rhymes and flow as always..

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/9/2024 1:55:00 PM

Thank you Silent One, the sad days are long gone, but the memories linger on… Beryl

Karen Jones

Date: 6/7/2024 5:45:00 AM

What a beautiful poetic angst you convey so masterfully Beryl! COVID is terrible! I lost my aunt to it.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/7/2024 6:36:00 AM

Thank you Karen, It was a very anxious time and the anxiety has never really left me, though I try to look on the bright side of life. So sorry to read that you lost an aunt to Covid, very sad… Beryl

Tonye George

Date: 6/2/2024 12:05:00 PM

Such lovely words Beryl. I feel every emotion and I don't know exactly how you feel but I know it hurts and it's one thing we cannot fully deal with or accept. Lean on the good memories my dear, let it guide you through every path. And do not shy away from happiness or happy time. Live every moment like you're living for the both of you. It's more easier than way. Cheers.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/2/2024 6:53:00 PM

Dear Tonye, I can’t explain how I felt at that time, very anxious and that has never left, I’ve never felt this way ever before. I put on a brave face as no one wants to see a misery. Your words are encouraging, and there are lots of inspiring poems posted on PoetrySoup that are a help too. Blessings, Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/2/2024 3:10:00 AM

Sad but powerful. Of course, I was following you in need. I can feel the same sorrow. Your verse is exhilarating. Best for a win. I haven't had a chance. I can mostly write in free verse. Best for a win. Hugs.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/2/2024 6:42:00 PM

Victor you were a comforting friend during the time I was on my own, I will always be grateful to you for that. As for free verse, I have difficulty with it as never reads right for me, so I write mainly in rhyme, but you do it very well. Thank you, hugs sent straight back… Beryl

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/1/2024 5:55:00 AM

Dear Beryl, The poignant poem beautifully captures the profound love and worry the narrator feels for their partner who has been hospitalized, possibly due to COVID-19 and sepsis. It eloquently conveys the emotional rollercoaster of being apart from a loved one during a challenging period, the overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude upon their recovery, and the heartfelt appreciation for the healthcare professionals involved in their care.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/2/2024 6:20:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, it was day case surgery that caused the sepsis, the hospital sent him home unresponsive and told me it was the morphine, that it would wear off, it didn’t and we had a seven hour wait for an ambulance as they were so busy with Covid… Beryl