A SPECIAL THOUGHT FOR A FELLOW BLOGGER AND FRIEND

My closest friends, blogger and personal, know that I am sometimes a hopeless romantic (so shoot me) and that a compassionate heart lies behind this body. Josh’s post, I KEEP SMILING, over at Gay Men Rule, this past Saturday (8/12), struck a cord with me. Don’t ask me why, it just did! I was inspired to write another of poem of thoughts. So this post is for Josh – hope it at least mirrors a fraction of his relationship, thoughts, and feelings.

THIS PRECIOUS GIFT

Today I felt such emptiness.
But something told me it had to be done.
Time to look ahead at life.
You’d have wanted me to.

How do I start?
Who do I seek?
Will he compare
Dare I think!

We gave each other so many years.
Years of sharing,
Years of growth,
Years of unforgettable happiness.

And yes, there were moments.
Moments of tears,
Moments of anger,
Moments of pain.

But one thing always made it worthwhile.
The incredible love we had for each other.
A love that will always remain, my dear,
Locked away in the depths of my heart.

While that empty feeling came today.
It left just as fast.
Fond memories now give me strength.
Strength to forge ahead with life.

So one last time,
I breathe deeply,
Smile tenderly,
And shift my precious ring.

From left to right hand it goes.
An awkward moment.
Lo, the thought crosses my mind...
“I know—it’s time to move forward.”

So my dear,
Help this wounded spirit soar,
Higher than before.
‘Til one day I can return…

This Precious Gift.

Author: Tony