What can I do?

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I was single till 38 got married to an older woman 48. I loved her she died and I cried forever

What can I do?

The world is in such turmoil
A real mucking fuddle
"Friends" stab eachother in the back
For what I say, to get ahead surely not
Shadows of disease loom about
Man in his tragic way steals from self
I have no money to donate to causes
Barely have enough to feed myself
I was broken when but a teen
Now they say I am disabled
I am 46 years old sad, alone, reaching
Reaching for something to keep me from drowning,
What can I do?

The polwers that be stole the life of my wife,
Now they try to take mine
I was only married for 3 years
Some have told me 3 years too long
They know not of the true meaning of love.
I wept as the lifeless shell of my wife lay near.
My heart always sheds silent tears
What can I do?

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shannie76 commented on What can I do?

11-03-2009

This poem really saddens me...such a great loss. I feel your pain. Just rememer the good times and do your best to live a good and happy life for that is what your wife would have wanted for you. You will see her again...

countrypoet commented on What can I do?

11-03-2009

To gain some strength and encouragement read the bible,especially The Psalms.There are many insightful ideas that give comfort and offer beautiful advice on how to life a good life.Also pray daily for the answers that you need and God will help you.Celebrate all of the beauty in life and in nature and treasure the special moments you have shared with your one true love.God has a purpose in all of our lives and the exciting part of life is discovering what that is.

Crush commented on What can I do?

07-15-2009

tempestlady is right. celebrate her life and celebrate your own. believe me , i know it's hard and dark, but the rewards, however small, are worth it when we win those small battles.

Tempestlady commented on What can I do?

07-10-2009

Wonderful imagery. Cook her favorite dish, let her guide you in your actions, sing her favorite songs, and honor her. Do for yourself what she would have done for you, in so doing love yourself, then you can find someone else who can love you. Go to the YMCA, and swim. Write on......

Troubador

07/10/2009

Tempestlady may you be blessed. I am pretty much over the grieving Thank you for the suggestions.

If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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