This poem is written with women in mind.  With trying to understand their very thoughts and express their deepest feelings as they know their love one is ready to depart. . . Though it may seem morbid to some. . . I feel I can relate to people in this situation.  I hope this poem brings a type of acceptance and comfort to those women.
JJK




While  . . . My Loved One Sleeps


I'll reminisce of over times . . .Past
The "Memories" I hold so dear
I know now, they will have to last
Through loneliness, hurt and fear

I fear the time, when he must go
The anguish, I'll feel inside . . .
He hates to leave me, this I know
His love, his life. . .His bride

He acts as though, nothing is wrong
Behaving so strong and brave . . .
Yet ,I can't help wonder, how long
Until he is placed in . . .His grave

Oh my heart, feels like its breaking
My eyes keep crying, many tears
Future, hopes and dreams. . .Forsaking
Trying to prepare for those lonely years

He won't be there to hold me tight
Nor to comfort me, and make me smile
It doesn't seem real, it doesn't seem right
That I will lose him  . . .In a short while

I know each morning, when I awake
And realize, that he isn't there. . .
Loneliness and prayers, to God, I'll take
I know He'll comfort and help me bear

I will be strong, and lift my head
Trusting promises, that God keeps
I know He will strengthen me each day
While . . . My loved one sleeps.


Copyright © 2008 Judith Johnson Kypta