When I first saw you, looked into your eyes,
You took my breath away.
The first time we loved, under bright shinning skies
You took my breath away

Marriage came to us, happiness untold.
Days and nights of splendor,
You made me need you so.
In your arms I swayed
Months turned into Years and
Still you took my breath away.

In everyday matters, I needed you
In times of happiness, and stress
I needed you.
I never loved you less
Than the first time . I was blessed.

One morning you kissed me bye
And told me you loved me
As you headed for your work.
I smiled and said I love you so.
You are my life, I need you
For every breath I take.

That night you came to me.
Divorce was what you asked.
You took my breath away., as you said
I won’t be coming back.

Days and nights had no meaning
I needed you so.
You weren’t here with me
Where did you go?

God took my grandson.
His father, my son took sick
Cancer, they said. Here is the risk.
I reached out for you, but you weren’t there
once again , when I needed you .

The world turned into madness.
The tears would not stop., Afraid to lift the phone, of what I might have to hear. Twelve days it took my Mom to die ..Please don’t take my son too, I cried.
And every night into my pillow I whispered
I need you.

A year went by then it was my Dad. And still
I needed you .

In dreams you taunted, loving and mean
You’d come to me laughing,
And then disappear again.

Last night you came once more.
Please God, no!
But you took me into your arms and held me .
I could feel your warmth , the texture of you hair. Your smell , I missed so much.. It was all there.

I put my arms around you drawing you near.
I cried tears of joy, You were finally here.
I needed you so.

You let me cry,
Held me tight to you.
Then you kissed me
And said “I’m sorry”
And then you faded away.

I woke with tears streaming down my face
Cursing and wiping at my eyes..

I went outside as the sun was breaking thru
the clouds. The morning fragrant
with dew.

I took a deep breath, and realized
You had brought back what you’d taken.
Returned my breath to me. And as the sun
Broke thru….I no longer….
Needed you.

Diggin' this piece. Good work.

Wow. What else can i say?
This piece just took my breath away!!!!
In the end when the sun broke through from the skies
It just brought tears to my eyes!!!!

Lovely piece Vivian.
Sounded auto-biograpical to me.I believe it just came from the heart.
Keep it up.....and best wishes.

that was beautiful thank you for shareing

Vivian that was really very good. I could actually feel your pain and fear.
You are a very profound writer to say the least.

Thank each and every one of you!!! And yes, it's my story....Just something I need to get off my chest...Thank you again!!

Boy Girlie Tears so glad you can breathe again Big Hugs that was good really good :)

thanks, girlfriend!

Sweet! Have to dry my fur now!

Mike, I took out stock in Kleenex....want one?...LOL

Thank you. Would you rub my belly too?

Is it just me, or is love always more romanticized when you look back on it than when you're actually there?

all I can say is WOW, very nice Viv

Thank you, very much!

A prime example of why I don't read these things....makes me cry

Maybe for some people....depends I think on the person...to me...to love someone, really love them...there is nothing romantic about the hurt or pain you have when they leave, be it death or divorce...It's like walking thru hades, without a map.

There is nothing truly romantic about the departure, but the one thing I always tried to remember was, to be in love as deeply everyday of your life with the one you love...to express it, and feel it, as if it was the last day you would ever spend together. And it worked well, seeing that they all left! LOL

Sno, glad you popped in to read it...thank you!

naw thank you for the read :) and I'm happy your posting :)