ATJ Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 "You are no longer where you used to be, But you are wherever I am!" ~~ Victor Hugo ' The Bench' Perched on a small, wintry hill Sits a lonely bench in the icy chill It silently looks over the frozen sea Of white desolation and nary a tree It mourns alone in the howling wind For the One whose death it cannot rescind It's the sole reminder of the One who's gone Who fought a fierce battle that couldn't be won It stands with great courage and bravery As merciless nature unleashes with glee Its fury and wrath during day and night -- It's the somber marker of a battle Once fought with great might It bears His name like a solid proud shield Remembering Him, who never would yield Who lived with great honor and courage so high That he bravely looked death straight into the eye And defiantly said: *I* shall decide when I'm going to die!! He took the grim reaper's triumph and glee As he charted his Own Path and Destiny! And when winter's harsh grip finally breaks And new life springs forth With sunny, warm rays The lonely bench offers solace and peace To a tired wand'rer who is ill at ease To provide comfort and rest And to get a fresh start For those who are weary Or heavy of heart When I see this humble symbol Of a once brilliant, great man My mind travels and marvels At the astonishing race he ran His mind was strong and undeterred No problem too great to be solved or deferred He Loved Life and was always grateful and glad With the adventurous spirit of a very young lad He saw life's humor, and when he smiled My heart jumped for joy, and I felt beguiled I greatly miss Him! It hurts my heart and my soul Because He was the One Who made me feel Whole He's the One I carry wherever I go During Life's ev'ry high and solitary low The One to whom, on This solemn day I send All my Love - far, far away To the shores of infinity and beyond -- The One, with whom I have an unbreakable bond! ~~~~~~~ ~~ À tout jamais - Forevermore ~~ ATJ 10-Year Anniversary Reflections of an 'SOS' and long-time Caregiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Dear ATJ, Ten years is such a significant milestone! Sending you wishes of comfort and the best that loving memories can bring. Your poem is a stunning tribute to your husband and to his imprint on your soul. Love and hugs, Bluebird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WifeLess Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 ATJ, Your journey has been such a long and difficult one. But as you have travelled it, you have shared with us so much wisdom and beauty, this touching poetic offering being among them. I wish for you a measure of peace on this melancholy day of reflection. --- WifeLess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thinking of you today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lost35 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I just wanted to say, I hope this day is an easier one than the last, in some small way. You have helped me and so many others here with your thoughtful and heartfelt posts over the years...thank you for that. You will never know the extent to which your kindness effects others and this board as a whole... May you find a new kind of peaceful existence in Year Eleven, whatever that may be. -L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammy Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (((Hugs)))) I am sorry this is late. Love you and your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATJ Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Thank You! "The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear." ~~ Maya Angelou Maya Angelou was right, we ALL have the need to be heard at times, especially when our heart feels heavy! Ten years after my husband's death it seems incredible that so much time has passed. Meanwhile the current of life has taken me in a very different direction, and it often feels surreal, as if invisibly suspended between two worlds. So many significant changes to my life and my identity, and yet, still so many echoes from the past. On this significant marker of time, I felt the need to pay tribute to my husband somewhere to let it be known that he once walked this earth, that he is not forgotten by at least ONE, that he was loved, and that he made his 'earthly dash' count. Therefore, I deeply appreciate each one of you who 'heard me', and thus gave recognition to Him, by graciously taking the time to reach out with words of kindness and caring. "Turn your face to the light, and the shadows will fall behind you." ~~ Maori Proverb Tom Stoppard said: "Every exit is an Entry to somewhere else." And so I keep walking toward that 'Entry to Somewhere Else'. ATJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangirl Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Beautiful writing, ATJ. Thank you for sharing- you are heard from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenHeart2 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I too heard you ATJ. Beautiful tribute to your DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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