HALF OF MY LIFE

HALF OF MY LIFE

A Poem by Marc Marlon Villaflor
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There will be no tears in heaven.

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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.

© 2013 Marc Marlon Villaflor


Author's Note

Marc Marlon Villaflor
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.


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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.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Touching and sad, yet filled with hope and the comforting faith to know it is true even as you read it--it really tugs at my heart too.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Si UC, I appreciate your time reading my work.
Really touching, could feel the emotions building up from the beginning to the end. Really beautiful and expressive.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Bro. appreciate your time reading my work.
Wow, this is really touching. I'm really sorry for your loss, I know what it's like to lose a parent.

''There will be no tears in heaven.'' - I'm an atheist, but THAT is beautiful. THIS is beautiful. Nicely written.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Hi DarkrRainbowPie thanks for your time reading my work, I really appreciate your words.
Tears burn their way into my eyes as I read the gut wrenching piece that you have so honestly and sadly penned here. We are never the same, and it never goes away, we just learn how to continue to live with this inside of us.
Deeply, profoundly agonizing.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Ronie, Thanks for your precious time reading my work.
Veronica Chandler

11 Years Ago

It was my pleasure...in one way or another...loss is something we all have in common, but its mark o.. read more
Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks again Ron,
the first stanza has effectively set a gloomy and foreboding scene. the succeeding lines- heartbreaking. The pain of losing someone we love is truly indescribably painful. Very touching and sad write kabayan.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Gab, appreciate your precious reading my work. I am very thankful for your kinds words.
gabrielle

11 Years Ago

'twas my pleasure Marc
Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

thanks again gab.
I know you have only been at this a short time Marc but what you just wrote is very touching. I am thankful to have met such a talented person. Don't you dare quit writing. It comes from the heart and I see you have a GREAT BIG OL HEART. Great job again and I will be checking out the rest of your poems here shortly. Thanks again for sharing...Mahalo

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks, such words is precious that empowers me to continue, thanks a lot for the kind words. Apprec.. read more
Extraordinary and extremly touching Marc. I am moved.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Mr. Ken, I appreciate your precious time reading my work. it is an honor. Thanks to you.
Ken Simm.

11 Years Ago

You are more than welcome Marc.
Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

:)
'our tears will not reach in heaven' - not sure what you mean by 'reach.' Not sure if this is genuine or imagined.


Posted 11 Years Ago


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Ken Simm.

11 Years Ago

Couldn't agree more Gerald.
Gerald Parker

11 Years Ago

Have you some experience of it, too, Mr Ken?
Ken Simm.

11 Years Ago

At the risk of highjacking Marc's thread, yes I was a teacher for 30 years.
This is heart-breaking... so passionate and strong. More than anything I loved it, it's beautiful. The music goes very well with the piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

11 Years Ago

Thanks Jordan, I appreciate your time reading my work.

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Marc Marlon Villaflor

DIFC Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai City, United Arab Emirates



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