Together for over fifty years,
times of laughter and of tears.
I fell in love with all his charms,
could dance forever in his arms.
Except he didn't dance.
He preferred to ride a horse
I'd only ride if I was forced.
He loved dogs - I must confess
I thought they made a lot of mess.
We always had a dog.
I love people and talking,
he would rather be walking.
I like to paint and write,
he felt that was alright.
But he would rather read.
He liked to ski,
that was not for me.
I like to shop,
he definitely did not.
We both had fun in the sun.
It was not a perfect match,
but he was quite a catch,
and now that he is here no more
I feel stranded on an empty shore.
Half of me has gone.
Missing My Other Half
Dear Ann, I love the story about you and your husband. I can definitely relate. It is a beautiful poem about two people complementing each other, even though they have different interests. I...
My Other Half
Published by Family Friend Poems February 21, 2024 with permission of the Author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
Ann D. Stevenson only began writing after she retired, when she joined a Writing for Well-Being course. It was during a difficult time, as her husband had recently been diagnosed with cancer. She discovered that she really enjoyed writing, especially poetry. It was a real boost to her morale when Family Friend Poems began publishing her poems....
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