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.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

gray clouds, grey clouds
A lovely sad tale of the death of a beloved spouse set down in a flowing and expressive poem Marc.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Mr. John :) I am very lucky to have you as my friend. But maybe I am too much, you really support me all the time. I appreciate your words as it inspire me to do more work. Thanks.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Marc on WC we support one another.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Mr. John I value all of you here who helps me to achieve my dreams to write, thanks a lot.

[oh,hey.]

I love this

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Brother glad you like, thanks for reading my work.

[Dr. Wood ?]

very touching write Marc, the pain of losing a loved one is deep and everlasting

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Dr. Wood? I couldn't agree more, it is painful. Thanks for your review I appreciate it much.

[Dr. Wood ?]

thanks for allowing us to read your thoughts my friend

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

:) the pleasure is mine :) and I am very happy to read your appreciation Dr. :)

[LadySoDivine]

Losing someone who means so much to you is always a terrifying and devastating thing. I've lost people in my life, I've seen a few of them die before my eyes. But it still pains me to even remember, no matter how much time has passed. This poem really brought tears to my eyes. A wonderful job, truly.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Lady :) we shared the same page, and I with your sorrow. thanks for reading this piece.

[Androglossia]

k, see yah

[Androglossia]

I hope there'll be no more tears in heaven, Marc. If this was rooted from your very experience then I envy your courage and strength and your power to convince. Your words are simple but it conveys a lot of emotions and values in life.This is a very thoughtful write.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Maryanne, this scene is very vivid until now, how my Mom suffered and beating cancer all her life, and my Father and the rest of sister devastated when she left. Thanks for your time reading my work, I really appreciate it.

[Androglossia]

I'm sorry to hear that, Marc. It must be very devastating for you but we are all heading to the same road. Don't worry, we'll see everyone when we get there:) You're very welcome!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Yeah :) thanks a lot Maryanne got to sleep now it is late here in middle east. take care.

[Frieda P]

Much sadness and I totally understand, I'd gladly give half my life too...

As you are there, lying in your bed chasing your breath~love this line

"There 'are' no tears in heaven"

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Frie :) really? you been in this situation? glad you relate with this piece :)

[Frieda P]

With my sister, I always think of her when I read something like this, my pleasure Marc.

[gombeggar]

the music u r adding to yer works is overpowering and a nusance...still too much punctuation all over

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks I will check it.

[Rita L. Sev]

What a sweet, sad sentiment! Beautifully written!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Ms. Rita :) thanks for your time reading this piece.

[Junert]

No tears in Heaven.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Yes sister :)

[Izzy-01]

touching ....what got me was the line which talked about her chasing her breath ....well written i have never faced such a trgedy but your words gave me insight ....nice one

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Thanks Izzy, I appreciate your time and review, those lines in my poem really happens when my mother lost her breath. it is sad but it is true.