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[aid] => mick
[title] => NO ONE ASKED!!!
[time] => 2003-07-16 02:16:14
[hometext] => When my husband died, and I was left with three little children to raise all alone, I was very indignant. This is the poem I wrote, and didn't realize it at the time, but whenever I'm overcome with grief, I read it over and over! It helps me to stand today too!
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NO ONE ASKED
No one asked,
Is this your will?
No one asked,
or he would be here still!
No one asked,
I don't even like the name!
Yet, I'm a 'widow.'
just the same!
The word "Widow" means "Wasted!"
and I'm only 33!
I've so much love to give!
It's my soul-mate that died.
I've still got to live!
No one asked,
if I'd like to walk
the rest of my life
in "single-form?"
Is it any wonder then,
that I'm so forlorn?
No one asked,
nor took the time to inquire,
Did you know he would expire?
No one asked,
if I could survive?
No one asked if I wanted to stay alive?
No one asked nor even told
me how long I should mourn?
Does that show I loved him more?
How would they know?
Have they ever walked
through a "widow's" door?
No one asked,
if I had a wonderful plan?
No one asked me,
if I'd miss his arms,
and his tender embrace?
No one asked,
Can you run
without a heart
in "Life's Race?"
No one asked,
if I'd be able to go on?
Do I really have a choice?
I have 3 children to raise!
Trying to replace his love,
and all of his loving ways!
No one asked,
if I could adjust?
And yet I knew I must!
This is one widow who won't give up!
Even though they didn't ask!
I have to go on
without his loving arm's embrace.
I have to continue without his
kindness, goodness, and grace!
I'll have to leave ME out of this!
I must go on?
And so I will!
I'll love his children
as I loved him.
With all my heart and soul!
I'll teach them all of his wonderful ways.
I'll help them remember him,
Always!
I'm up earlier each day.
I listen carefully to what the birds say.
I watch the beautiful sun appear.
I remember, he was so dear!
I go to his grave site.
I know he's not there,
but somehow he seems so near!
I learn not to feel the pain.
I learn to hold back my tears.
I learn how to live without his love.
I learn how to suppress my fears!
I hold very tightly to my Creator's hand!
Without him, I could never hope to stand!
He tucks me into bed each night,
and as I soak my pillow,
He assures me that everything
is going to be all right!
He holds me ever so gently in his comforting arms,
and as I am able to feel the pain,
He loosens his grip and gives me more rein.
I was wrong, I don't have to go on alone.
He will always be there to help me stand!
He's as close to me as my right hand!
Created by
Cheri Cam LeBren
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you............
Do not gaze about, for I am your God
I will fortify you, I will really help you
I will really keep fast hold your right
hand of righteousness."
Isaiah 41:10
*Brave Smiles*
33 years later I'm still standing, but not without His help!
[comments] => 13
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[topic] => 39
[informant] => lovingcritters
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[ratings] => 4
[editpoem] => 1
[associated] =>
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NO ONE ASKED!!!
Contributed by
lovingcritters
on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 02:16:14 AM in AEST
Topic:
Grief
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NO ONE ASKED
No one asked,
Is this your will?
No one asked,
or he would be here still!
No one asked,
I don't even like the name!
Yet, I'm a 'widow.'
just the same!
The word "Widow" means "Wasted!"
and I'm only 33!
I've so much love to give!
It's my soul-mate that died.
I've still got to live!
No one asked,
if I'd like to walk
the rest of my life
in "single-form?"
Is it any wonder then,
that I'm so forlorn?
No one asked,
nor took the time to inquire,
Did you know he would expire?
No one asked,
if I could survive?
No one asked if I wanted to stay alive?
No one asked nor even told
me how long I should mourn?
Does that show I loved him more?
How would they know?
Have they ever walked
through a "widow's" door?
No one asked,
if I had a wonderful plan?
No one asked me,
if I'd miss his arms,
and his tender embrace?
No one asked,
Can you run
without a heart
in "Life's Race?"
No one asked,
if I'd be able to go on?
Do I really have a choice?
I have 3 children to raise!
Trying to replace his love,
and all of his loving ways!
No one asked,
if I could adjust?
And yet I knew I must!
This is one widow who won't give up!
Even though they didn't ask!
I have to go on
without his loving arm's embrace.
I have to continue without his
kindness, goodness, and grace!
I'll have to leave ME out of this!
I must go on?
And so I will!
I'll love his children
as I loved him.
With all my heart and soul!
I'll teach them all of his wonderful ways.
I'll help them remember him,
Always!
I'm up earlier each day.
I listen carefully to what the birds say.
I watch the beautiful sun appear.
I remember, he was so dear!
I go to his grave site.
I know he's not there,
but somehow he seems so near!
I learn not to feel the pain.
I learn to hold back my tears.
I learn how to live without his love.
I learn how to suppress my fears!
I hold very tightly to my Creator's hand!
Without him, I could never hope to stand!
He tucks me into bed each night,
and as I soak my pillow,
He assures me that everything
is going to be all right!
He holds me ever so gently in his comforting arms,
and as I am able to feel the pain,
He loosens his grip and gives me more rein.
I was wrong, I don't have to go on alone.
He will always be there to help me stand!
He's as close to me as my right hand!
Created by
Cheri Cam LeBren
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you............
Do not gaze about, for I am your God
I will fortify you, I will really help you
I will really keep fast hold your right
hand of righteousness."
Isaiah 41:10
*Brave Smiles*
33 years later I'm still standing, but not without His help!
Copyright ©
lovingcritters
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by plous on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 02:39:54 AM AEST
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| thats alot of stuff, i am glad you are able to work with it somehow. |
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by Jenni_Kalicharan on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 02:44:39 AM AEST
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Lovingcritters, I do admire your courage and wisdom..... This is an awesome write and I can see why it brngs comfort to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids...
Jenni |
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by Crow on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 04:02:09 AM AEST
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| a sad write, you inspire others with your strength. Crow |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by LovingWhispers on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 06:28:32 AM AEST
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You are an amazing woman.I hv raised 5 kids on my own(still raising)though their daddy isnt deceased.I cant imagine what it must have been like to lose your soul mate.(((huggers))) You wonderful,inspirational woman:)
And now I ask...How are you?? and feel free to contact me anytime.Take care and God Bless. |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Kimmie_mac on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 08:50:40 AM AEST
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| This is a great poem. Glad that you shared it with us. Poetry is like a book when you write you share and when others read it they know your life. Poetry helped me get through life that was How I expressed my pain living with violence and abuse. Thanks, Kimmi |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Ilhar on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 09:17:37 AM AEST
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as long as there is love in your heart he is never far away
Shari |
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by shelby on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 09:48:01 AM AEST
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a strong woman you are, this had to have been a real heartbreaking trial for you. Many would not hafe faired this well.Beautiful poem .
michelle |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by ladyfawn on
Wednesday, 16th July 2003 @ 08:29:00 PM AEST
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| i am very moved by your poem, as i too was widowed and left with 3 kids... im so glad you posted this because it will help many people, like you i felt alone for many years, and never had that god relationship you have, my best to you, beauty and a poem in your heart forever, love and a big hug nessa |
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by eternityandaday4u on
Sunday, 20th July 2003 @ 03:31:53 AM AEST
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| this poem is a peice of art!! this poem shows great wisdoma and strength even though no one asked if you wouldbe alright you are still going and making it without them!! you are truly a strong wife and mother! great work!!1 |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 9th March 2004 @ 11:23:33 PM AEST
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Really good poem...this one shows the love you had for him. I know you miss him and his love. Just have to trust in God and be strong.
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 @ 11:53:49 PM AEST
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Connie, this is so close to what I feel. I just have the blessing of not having to raise children and try to support us. It is so hard to understand if you haven't lived it, I suppose. I know I will never stop missing him, I just wish I could get to the point of being able to think of him without tears. I know he would hate that I am doing that. He disliked it so when I cried. It just broke his heart. This is so meaningful to me. Thank you for telling me about it.
Love you,
Rita |
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 21st November 2005 @ 05:30:04 PM AEST
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Consue, thank you for guiding me to this poem. You are so correct in these last two lines....
He will always be there to help me stand!
He's as close to me as my right hand!
My first husband rests peacefully with yours in heaven.
And I love every part of this write, I can relate to the entire poem
This stanza stands out for me and my second husband, his best friend, practice it to this day:
I'll love his children
as I loved him.
With all my heart and soul!
I'll teach them all of his wonderful ways.
I'll help them remember him,
Always!
You are truly a gifted person, a great educator, full of wisdom, a guardian angel for all. I thank you with all of my heart for your guidance, your friendship, and your pure and perfect loving heart to share all of us in need of peace. The Lord guided you to all of us, and even though I feel your past pains, it was necessary for you to go through it, in order to teach us, this is Gods love, His most perfect love.
Raquel Leah :D
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Re: NO ONE ASKED!!!
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 21st November 2005 @ 05:34:06 PM AEST
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The Lord guided you to all of us, and even though I feel your past pains, it was necessary for you to go through it, in order to teach us, this is Gods love, His most perfect love.
Raquel Leah :D
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