You and I…
We were so different,
yet we still became one…
We loved, we danced, we played,
we shared a life together,
till the end…
One day,
we will see each other again,
when the moon and the stars
are no more…
When that day will come,
or how it will happen,
I do not know...
But one day,
I know that
You and I,
will be together again…
You will be waiting for me,
when I reach the other side…
Where we will wait
for someone else,
someone you helped
bring into my life…
I am not sure who
that someone will be
as yet…
But, it will be as special
as You and I…
Someone to spend my life with,
in honor
of You and I.
My thoughts will be
of you often,
I will see you
in my dreams…
Our friends miss you,
the kids do too…
but not near as much
as I...
I have asked myself often,
why this had to happen,
and so far,
I have not gotten an answer…
Perhaps it is because
I am not ready,
for the answer
is too difficult to understand…
Perhaps the answer
is just around the corner,
when my life
becomes whole again…
When you and I came together,
we were just 2 lost souls…
We found that special something,
that is so difficult to define…
We had it; and I still do,
and one day,
one day soon,
I hope to find it again,
complete with the knowledge,
of You and I…
I learned how to love…
I learned how to receive it,
how to give it away freely,
without hope of return…
That is what made it so special,
that is what made it so true…
One day, one day soon,
it will come again for me…
I will wish it were with you,
but it will be special,
because of You and I…
I do not yet know
what my life will bring,
if it will bring sorrow or joy.
But this is in the hopes
that joy will fill my life,
as you would have it…
I will no doubt wish
that joy and happiness
were with you,
from time to time,
but that will never be…
You will never be far from my thoughts…
Your name will always be near my tongue…
I may speak of you often
in the coming years,
and secretly wish
you were here…
When I close my eyes at night,
I will think often,
of You and I…
I will see you in the sunrise…
I will see you in the sunset…
I will see you in the mountains…
I will think of what you told me,
in hopes that it is true…
One day I will find out
if it is so…
That morning you gave something precious
for me…
You gave your life for me…
So that I may live;
find love again,
find happiness again…
For you loved me far too much,
to see me suffer long,
and honor your memory…
As I do...
© Jonathan Wikkins October 14th, 2001
Revised February 20, 2008
All Rights Reserved
Author notes
my first poem, written a little over 3 months ago...the only changes I've made to it, were some grammatical errors, and punctuation...
and now, after almost 2 years from the day i wrote this one, i still see it as exactly what should be said...
to say that i didnt' realize when i wrote this one, that now, almost two years later, that i'd have written some of the works i have... i would have called you crazy for even suggesting that i could actually write poetry...
Written October 14th, 2001
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Sometimes poetry really is the best way to heal a wounded heart. I'm sure you will cherish this one as a way of remembering the one you lost.
You say your "first poem" so I assume you have written some others.
Thank you for submitting this one to my contest. -
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yes, i've written nearly 250, or 300 now...
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very sweet, and sad at the same time. fantastic first poem. a very beautiful poem. the things in life are often what we write about best. best wishes and blessed be.
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This is a most beautifully written poem, whonrock. So filled with love and tenderness. I'm sorry for your loss but it seems you've learned much from the love you shared with this wonderful lady. And it does my heart good to see that you've accepted your love, your relationship and your loss with such understanding and dignity. It may have taken you awhile to reach this understanding, the important thing is that you've done it. The sadness you feel will surely enhance a new love when the time comes.
I believe all things happen for a reason, reasons which we may not undderstand, but reasons, non the less. Keep your heart open, you'll do just fine.
I'll be checking out your other work you mentioned.
Take care
Dee -
This is absolutely beautiful. And I like it just the way it is. No changes and it will be just fine
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I like this poem alot. At first the lenght of it did kinda make me wonder if it could keep me interested through the whole thing. Congrats. It did. I like this poem because it shows so many emotions. Emotions we can all relate to, I'm sure.
Nice write. Keep writing. I too know what it is like to tell everyone that I cant write poetry. But then, it kinda goes on its own. -
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i really enjoyed this poem. good job, and keep it up. -
A poetic epitaph for lost love, sadness and happiness yet through the tragedy of what happened to your deity, you evoke a message of hope to people who get tangled in materialistic monotony this should humble them for its straight from the cracks of a broken heart and I wish you sincerely happiness in your new chapter, and when you reach the 8th day it will be heaven and you will be able to cut your lips on her crimson scythe, like a rose petal that falls to earth cutting itself on its own thorns life has a rebirth in death and you make it so poignantly hopeful and fearless.
Good day to you and God bless you.
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Beautiful
Mike,
I have seen alot of your comments on other poets work, therefore I decided to check you out. The thoughts and words you express online, and particularly in this piece, made me cry. While you have deep and profound sadness, you have hope that you will someday see Carolyn again. I love your work, what I have read thus far. Keep it up.
Hugs
Carrie -
You know sweethert this is my fovar poem of your and one of yur very best poem that you have written thank you for shareing
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dear mike,i have just come into your caroline site,i will look foreward to reading them.it is very beautiful so far.
i have a daughter your age + grownup grandchildren and i great grandchild,i know how i would feel if i lost my husband or any of my children,do hope your children are fine now,regards joan -
I thought that this was just beautiful and so heart breaking.
I wish that I could take away this pain from you, but it has truly made you the man that you are. Having this beautiful woman in your life has opened up your heart to love and that is something that most people never seem to master. We all wait for that person that will complete us, and she has completed you.
Never be afraid to let another woman inside of your heart hun. She will never be Carilyn, but she what you can give to her can complete her as well... and that my friend is a true gift.
Hold onto her for the rest of your life, but at some point you need to let her free and live your life. I know that this is so hard to say and to do, but it must be done. It would be what she would want, I am sure. Always love her hun.
*sigh* I am so sorry.
Much love and hope for you,
Lady Sarah
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the loss of a deeply loved one is ALWAYS very, very difficult to recover from. this is gorgeous, whonrock... simply because of all the self you show.
hope all is well -
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thanks pandora, and rogue, she's watching over me...
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deep,beautiful *sigh*
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oh, do deep it is. very strong, very hopeful, but i see why it is sad, because it's such a long wait for reunion.
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so sad...extraordinary write...i must say impressive also because of it being ur first poem and all
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I'm so glad that you can look at your loss in this way. Your spirit is amazing. You've done more than just inspire me.
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oh my ,so emotional ,you made me cry it is an amazing poem,so full of meaning it was beautifull thank you for sharing it ..mary
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I hope we both find the person we love when enter eternal life.. I feel your pain my friend.. Karen
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Your wife was an emensly strong woman with a good heart I can tell! My favorite line was ...'and the children too'brings you into a different kind of love and sets a different image of a mother a father as lovers!
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very beautiful
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oh dear, quite a saddening piece :) but still very beautiful.. you can tell that your love for your wife runs strong and pure.. I very heartwarming piece.. that reminds us to live our life to the fullest- because our loved ones above would want us too- neh?
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