Still Broken



I see the edge of this bed
It’s where you used to be
When I had things in my head
And you were there for me
I look there now…you’re gone
I can still taste your smells
I don’t feel right I feel wrong
My heart and soul compels
Remembering your voice
Like Mozart to my ears
God I wish we had our choice
Of living out all our years
I still sleep with your pillow
And dream you are here
But your buried beneath the willow
I need you still my dear
Our baby wakes to no mother
And I have lost my wife
Dear God I loved you liked no other
Please angels trade my life
Your love in me will not fade
I keep you close inside
Living in this home we made
I don’t know how I will survive
Baby Anna calls your name
She says “mommy where are you ?”
I don’t think I will be the same
How do I tell her? She’s only two!
This world will be much less
Without your beautiful grace
I think of you in that dress
The first time I kissed your face
My tears still flow like water
I try to stay so calm
But our precious little daughter
Keeps crying for her mom
I know you’re up in heaven
The angels care for you
I’m not sure if I have mentioned
My blue eyes miss your view
So here I am to face this fate
A man without his muse
If I could trade I wouldn’t hesitate
I’d give my life to be with you
If you can hear my heart calling
If you can see me this night
Please know I’ll be crawling
On my knees to beg for light
Little Anna and your husband
Will pray now and forever
So that when our times arrive
We can all be back together

              Stephen ☮️✌️

About this poem

I met an old man at a doctors appointment. He told me a true story. He wife died young. He never thought about another woman for his whole life..just her

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Written on January 12, 2023

Submitted by Stevepuls0830 on February 23, 2023

Modified on May 03, 2023

1:43 min read
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Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,587
Words 346
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 52

Stephen Puls

I’m from Boston. I’m an Ex-EMT. I work with handicap people with behavioral issues. I love people. I love to experience emotions. Then write about them. more…

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7 Comments
  • luisestable1
    The poem does not tell what she died of, but the grief he feels is unmistaken. One can see the pain of losing a loved one such as a dear wife. One thing, there are some weak lines in the poem. It would take so much time to go into them here, but the poem has its moments of good poetic expressions through sorrowful words.
    One can see what this poem was voted a winner. 
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • CarmiPhilander
    A bittersweet poem that bears significant relevance. It really plucks the heartstrings.
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • natalink
    There is nothing more real than a poem that comes from experience. This was just beautiful! Thank you for being you and just writing off the top of your heart. God Bless!
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • Philipo
    I screenshot this and used as study material. It'stoo touching. Fine work here.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • francinek.81254
    Very heartwarming poem of the love of this man's life This is beautiful.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Symmetry58
    Congrats on a win and some very personal and beautiful poetry, Stephen. Well earned.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • thewingking1
    I like the story and I like the writer's style
    LikeReply1 year ago

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