General Poetry posted July 4, 2017


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A deep and painful loss

Low And Lonely

by jaybird1

Just recently I lost my wife of many years to
ever spreading cancer.She was 92 and did
not go easy. Her strong will to live freed her
from the pain and confusion, allowing her
to fight on.
   Now, I sit in this empty old house singing,
or reciting Willie Nelson's song "Hello Walls".
   I am in my 93rd year of this wonderful life,
filled with deep nostalgic thoughts and memories.
   My most pressing thoughts concern a Dylan
Thomas poem. Do I, should I "go gentle into that
sweet night" or "rage, rage against the dying of
the light"?j
   It seems that thankfullness and acceptance
should be the answer,but after watching my
wife in her battle, I am confused.
   Any comment from you, my dear poet friend,
be it aye or nay would be a solace for my aching
heart.

 



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