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Recovery from Love - Lost

How I recovered from the death of my wife.

8 total reviews 
Comment from patcelaw
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I am of the opinion that it is cruel to both the patient and the family to keep the dying on life support. I do no want it to happen to me. I just want to be let go when my life is ending. Patricia

 Comment Written 16-May-2018

reply by the author on 16-May-2018
    I totally agree with you. But, when your love dies in your arms and just seconds before; she, with her bright hazel eyes, asks, "Hug me." You are in a completely different universe. We sat in the Attorney's office together, when our DNR orders and Powers of Attorney were completed. Thank you for your comments and bright stars.
Comment from LynnetteOK
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First of all, let me express my deepest condolences for your loss. This poem is beautiful because of the honest vulnerability that comes through so clearly. I also have a DNR and this poem makes me think about how difficult it will be for my husband to have to do what you did. Your writing touches my heart. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-May-2018

reply by the author on 16-May-2018
    Thank you for your words, prayers and stars. I am humbled.
Comment from Candyland214
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Mother's Day while our family was driving, my husband noticed three people with shovels digging a hole on their property. His knee jerk reaction was possibly a family pet died. Then he saw it. That was the 5th tree being planted in a row each year commemorating their mother.
These words make me feel the beauty in what we witnessed.

 Comment Written 15-May-2018

reply by the author on 15-May-2018
    Thank you for your words. She would love trees, but it is difficult in the desert. The grass has been replaced by gravel at the Military Cemetery, water costs are extremely high. We pay for lighting, in her memory, the large star on Mt. Franklin in El Paso for her Birthday every other year.
reply by Candyland214 on 15-May-2018
    That's a beautiful way to remember her.
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
    Thank you
Comment from Phillip C Kuhn
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You can pick up the emotion that was put down here, I liked how honestly raw it felt, it was worded so well to where it conveyed what the author is feeling, good work

 Comment Written 15-May-2018

reply by the author on 15-May-2018
    Thank you Phil. Your words mean a lot to me.
Comment from sunnyday1
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I can only imagine the heartbreak of losing a beloved spouse especially after so many years together. Thank you for sharing this difficult moment with us in a lovely poetic form...

 Comment Written 15-May-2018

reply by the author on 15-May-2018
    Thank you very much.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is so sad and I am sorry for your loss, you were brave and carried out your wife's wishes and your daughter gave you the strength and support you needed. Grief is a process that takes time and how much time depends on individuals, nothing is set in stone and I wish you well. Your poem is heartfelt and honest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-May-2018

reply by the author on 15-May-2018
    Thank you very much.
Comment from JC Shurburtt
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I lost someone on Easter Sunday this year as well so I can definitely relate. I thought it was very well-written and you painted a painful picture but one of hope and moving on. I rarely give six stars but this one was definitely warranted. Great poem.

 Comment Written 14-May-2018

reply by the author on 14-May-2018
    Thank you very much JC. Your thoughts and stars humble me.
Comment from Alexander Vasa
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Hello, and I'd like to say firstly, how sorry I am for your loss, which is so evident in your poetry. It is very difficult when someone so loved, leaves us. Your poetry is lovely and I wouldn't change a thing. The only piece of writing I'll bring to your attention is in the author's notes.

I had my wife's do not (resuscitate) I think this is the correct spelling of this word. Thanks for sharing your writing, which I found a pleasure to read and review, Ana.

 Comment Written 14-May-2018

reply by the author on 14-May-2018
    Anastasia I was correcting it as you reviewed it. This has not been posted for more than three minutes. I had to save it to correct the spelling. Thank you very much for your comments and stars. I am flabbergasted and humbled at the response so far, and in the first five minutes.
reply by Alexander Vasa on 14-May-2018
    I'm glad your poem's been well recieved, good luck with it, and I'll see you in another poem soon, hopefully, Ana :)
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
    Thank you. I hope to see you soon on these pages.