My Joy
In the quiet depths of sorrow's embrace,
I face a loss, I cannot erase.
In shadows cast by life's cruel hand,
Within our marriage, a love withstands.
My spouse, my love, by cancer's hand,
Was taken from me, in a world unplanned.
Cancers ugly, icy grip,
We fought together, on this sinking ship.
I cared for you with warm embrace,
You were patient with me, you showed me grace,
Holding, loving, hands gave hope,
We hugged and cried, trying to cope.
The endless research, of a cure for you,
Praying and hoping that, this one helped too.
After therapies decided, side effects unknown,
You forged ahead, and faced everything thrown.
My heart, it swelled, with each smile you'd send,
For you, my beautiful, my dearest friend,
But now, you've left this world behind,
And in my heart, an emptiness I find.
Alone I stand, in this world so wide,
With memories of love, you, by my side.
Though our children try, they cannot see,
The depths of living this lonely, solitary, sea.
The children are busy, they have lives of there own,
Yet quietness fills this house, we all called home.
They bear the weight of their own grief,
Their families too, seek solace and relief.
For in this quietness, I'll find my strength,
To carry on, at any length.
And though the ache, of loss doesn't fade,
Your love, our bond, in my heart is laid.
In the silence, I hear her whispered grace,
A love that time cannot erase.
Though I'm alone, I still feel you near,
Guiding me through the pain, the hurt, the tear.
In the empty places, where I held your hand,
I'll learn to stand strong, to understand,
That though you're gone, you're forever a part,
Of a cherished love, engraved in my heart.
Yet, your love lives on, in memories held dear,
In every whisper of the songs I hear,
Though you're gone, our love's forever true,
In my heart, always, I'm still with you.
I miss your laughter, your tender touch,
In this solitude, I ache so much.
But in these moments, I'll find my way,
To honor your memories , day by day.
So this empty house, where silence dwells,
I'll keep alive this love, in stories to tell,
For you, my Joy, a promise made together,
A vow we took, that will last forever.
I Love You,
❤️Eric
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Navigating Solitude: A Widower's Journey to Healing
Non-FictionA guide to understand how we all deal with loss and grief in our own way. This book will give you help in finding yourself and dealing with the loss of your loved one.
