IF IT WERE NOT TO BE THIS WAY

Life, memories, hope...or not.

If it were not to be this way,

The stars would cease to shine.

'Seems time stands still when you're not here

And life is like a mime.

Remem'bring "how it used to be"

When laughter filled each day,

I scarcely can believe my heart

Each time I kneel to pray.

Where went the days of happiness,

When plans were often made?

They now are hid in loneliness,

Beneath the oak trees' shade.

I've SO much to be grateful for

Yes, this I know 'tis true.

But now your absence takes first place...

I miss the sight of you!

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Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

a sweet ode to the memory of a loved one. enjoyed my visit Sharon

ken

[Carola]

again a lovely write sharon.... it makes a wonderful eulogy.
cheerio carola

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What a sweet and touching remembrance filled with longing and tinged with sadness. I particularly liked the line, "life is like a mime" yes, the movement is still there but the music and song are missing. A very nice poem from you, Miss Sharon. F.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Fabian for your very nice review! ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

all the things to be grateful for can never replace someone we love who is gone forever.
beautiful poem...such sadness...the shade cannot hide the tears from the sun.
j.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Jacob for your kind and compassionate review. I appreciate you. ~Sharon

[John the Baptist]

Very good rhyming and a message that affects many here. We know we should let the past go, but like many "shoulds," it's not that easy. Expressing gratitude for what is can help, but some losses remain with us.

[Miss Sharon]

Your words are true John. Thanks so much for your kindness. ~Sharon