HALF OF MY LIFE

It was a gloomy morning--the sun covered by grey clouds

Rolling thunder echoes with the sound so loud.

Rain started to pour, I looked at the window;

Everything is depressing, I turn my back, I couldn't look at you

As you are there, lying in your bed chasing your breath.

It makes my body numb, stuck and I can’t move my feet.

Every time I look at you, it’s tearing my heart

I can’t accept the reality and I don’t know where to start,

Every time you call my name, it seems it is your last,

I can feel your heart slowing breaking like a fragile glass.

Now for the last time, I want to hold you,

I want to comfort you to end this sorrow.

If only I can give you half of my life

I will do it to extend your years, my loving wife.

My tears, your tears will fall, but remember me when you go,

Tomorrow I’ll face the world alone with this sorrow.

Half of my life will be with you; I promise we will see each other again

My loving wife, remember: there will be no tears in heaven.

Author's Note

I just want to reflect how my Father loves my Mother. My Mom died when I was small, she battles cancer all her life and it is hard for us to accept the reality especially my Father.

Reviews

[Dakshta]

When we lose someone close to us only we know how it feels, how we wish we would have given every single breath of ours to them, how we wish that it would have us instead of them.....you poured down every emotion in this white of yours..A really nice write Marc.

[Ina Waltz]

This is a beautiful and heartbreaking poem.
I lost my grandpa to cancer 7 years ago. He raised me so I was very close to him. I understand your sorrow and wish you strength to make your mother proud.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Ivana, I wish for you too, thanks for your precious time reading my work.

[Peter H]

this is a heart moving poem , it really captured the pain of losing a spouse or anyone you care about due to ailments, it was finely articulated i loved everyline of this marc

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Brother.

[Callum]

amazing poem, sad and painful to read on so many levels.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks for your precious time reading my work.

[Callum]

hey, no prob bro.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

:) thanks again Bro.

[Callum]

have a great one.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Cheers!

[PP]

It got some tears in my dry eyes!!!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks P.P I am glad your dropped by and give this words.

[PP]

It has touched my heart Marc :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thank you, it is a memory of my loving Mother.

[PP]

It is beautiful :) In this world of billions still the life of one parts for that only one! Awesome

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Yeah, I could not agree that is reality, :) and I believe she guide us all the time.

[PP]

Of course she will..that is the will of my faith!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

:) Thanks again for the reads :)

[PP]

Much pleasure of mine :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

:)

[PP]

:)))

[Coyote Poetry]

A very sad poem. To lose a mother or wife would be a hard to understand. Especially if the person was young. Thank you for sharing the amazing poem. We must remember the people who touched our life.
Coyote

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Coyote I appreciate your precious time reading my work.

[Rob Santana]

A heartfelt piece. Very sad, but nicely written Marc.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks CREEPER your precious time reading my work is higly appreciated

[redflutterby]

Such a sweetly sad tribute to you fathers pain...and yours. The risk of loving is always loss. The joy of loving hopefully makes it worth the pain. Great work here Marc!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Red I appreciate your precious time reading my work.

[Stella Armour]

very beautiful words in a tragic loss, you have me in tears....

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Stella, I appreciate your precious time reading the story of my mother.

[Mande ThaBoss BabyGauge..]

My family too knew this battle. Although it was my father. Unfortunately, I was not young, I remember every grim detail....so naturally, I can respect exactly where you are coming from. Death is not an easy topic. It must have been tough to write this piece. You did a wonderful job honoring both of your parents. Plenty of emotion. Well done.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Mande for your precious time reading my work. I am thankful for those kind words.