Diane

Time has passed, since that painful day.
Heavy my heart, as you drifted away.
Sad tears flowing, your breath on my cheek.
You stared in my eyes, as you went to sleep.

Tender age of twelve, we first met.
Married years latter, I never had regret.
Happiness you gave me, now happiness I lost.
To the world I smile, masking my broken heart.

Four seasons now gone, my life feels cold.
Behind my mask, dwells my shattered soul.
Empty our home, Gone is your laughter.
Should my life continue, does it really matter?

Grieving is infinite, pain never wanes.
My hour of darkness, on deaths plain.
Chest grows heavy, breath grows thin.
Should I give up? Should I give in?

Hand upon my shoulder, my dreams you appeared.
Your words upon my ear, your spirit was near.
“Don’t give up for me, because I have passed.”
“Hold tight to life, for us please make it last.”

Suddenly I awoke, cheeks wet from tears.
Your gentle voice in my dreams, I did hear.
Shattered pieces mending, warmth enters my heart.
Your spirit with me, there was a start.

Your worldly body gone, your memory still alive.
Alive in our beautiful children, and grand children alike.
My eyes now open, with you in my heart.
I will live life, today is a new start.

Copyright 2015 Donald Carrow. All rights reserved