Never Again At My Side Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Rhythms rolling through memories, touching upon their
essence as I remember them with bittersweet reminiscence.

Holding your love close to me, feeling your heart still
beating in every memory that I see.

Wishing it could all be just a dream, that death hadn't
taken you and we were still together in each other's arms.

Yet, when calling your name, there is no answering reply,
only my tears wrapping themselves around memories of you.

There's nothing left to me except rhythms rolling through
memories, touching upon their essence as I remember you,
feeling them with the intensity of a burning fire.

Wishing that you were still here so I could hold you once
again, yet, the only way to see you is through a memory,
you will never be with me ever again in this life.

Going to bed, tears flowing, heart aching, feet dragging
across the floor, not wanting to get into a bed where you
will never again be at my side sleeping peacefully with me.