The Lamplighter!

Cherry

By Denzella

Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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The Lamplighter! 

Could it have been you the other night 
Who woke me from my troubled sleep
And set me thinking once again
By turning on your bedside light!

I tried to find a logical explanation
For something that seemed so strange.
Was it you trying to comfort me?
Or is it silly to have such an expectation

I would like to think that you cared enough
To come to me in my hour of need.
I have shed so many tears for you 
So were you saying enough is enough?

What happened that night needs to be told,
Before anyone can give an answer.
It's a mystery, but there is no mistake.
Although my judgement is on hold.

It was before this year's party night,
I was in bed and soundly sleeping,
When something strange awakened me;
The room was filled with shining light!

Yes, your bedside light was turned full on
And I could find no rational explanation.
That level of brightness needs three touches,
And know that for sure, so I can't be wrong. 

Since you left after the party last year,
I have had to learn to live without you.
But I'm still lonely for your dear face, 
And now the dreaded anniversary is here. 

So, in hope,  I ask again, was it you that lit the light? 
If so, then you're still here...just out of sight!

 

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Submitted by Denzella on

 

 

Submitted by Bee on

I really felt the depth of sadness this, Moya. How strange, the light! I hope you allow yourself to find comfort in the posibility your explanation is right. Lovely poem. Liked the rhymes.

Thinking of you.

xx

Bee

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Bee,

Thank you for reading and commenting.  I was dreading yesterday, but I got through it somehow.  My daughter came  with my grandson which really helped.  His cheeky, friendly personality is so like his Grandads.  Like his Grandad, he brings joy wherever he goes. 

I hope you have a spectacular Christmas, after all you  have been through.

Moya xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A great tribute to your beloved husband, Moya, expressing the pain of the loss but also cherishing the memory of happier times.
Our thoughts are with you.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Luigi,

Thank you for reading and taking the trouble to comment.  It was strange that Derek passed away the night after last year's party and this lamp thing happened the night before this year's party.  

Very much enjoyed reading your book.  I really liked the humorous poems.  I think you have a sense of humour much like my own.

Regards to you and your wife.

Moya  x 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thinking of you, and much more, dear Moya.

Tina x

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Tina,

Thank  you for reading and commenting. It is much appreciated.  I read your last piece about  your        daughter and how writing about her helps to keep her alive in your heart and in the hearts of her friends.  I feel the same  way.

I hope you have a joyous Christmas.

Moya x

 

Submitted by camilla on

When I wake up in bed I expect there to be husband next to me. Then I wake up a bit more and realize it is the dog tucked into my back.

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Camilla,

Thank you for reading and commenting on my little poem, if I can call it that.  When I wake up in the night I have one of those V pillows next to me so the shape looks like he is there.and Lincoln, my GSD's breathing also helps.

I am thinking of you at this sad time.

Moya 

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Thank you to the lovely editors for the cherries and I hope you all have the Christmas you would wish for.

Moya