Yes, I too sat by my Mother's bed as she died. It was therefore very moving to read your poem. You paint a very clear picture.
Very best wishes,
Ann
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So basically there is this guy that I like and he is really fun to hang with. I knew he was the one when we sat together and we were looking at the yearbook and his face was so close to mine. Then he looked at me with puppy eyes. I start singing a song and I look at him. He starts blushing and smiling and he tries to not smile. I came up with a funny poem and it goes like this: Roses are red, violets are blue, my hearts desire is to be with you. And I have an older sister, she gets jealous every time me and him talk. He tells me almost everything and we laugh together. What should I do?
I understand this because I have a crush on my guy friend. During cross country season his friend asked if I like my crush. I said yes. His friend asked if he liked me and It got out to the whole team, but he said no. We still hang out at lunch and go to classes but now he is showing signs of liking me. I still like him but I'm scared it might ruin our friendship because he is one of my only friends I feel like I can actually be me around and I can tell him anything, and he'll understand. He is really sweet and makes me laugh and sometimes when I don't say hi to him he will go out of his way to say hi to me and if I am ever feeling down he will make my day so much better. I want to tell him and hope he feels the same, but if I do and he feels different it will ruin our friendship, and I would hate not having him in my life. I don't know what to do and it is driving me crazy but I like him so much. I hope you can tell him and he will feel the same.
I went through a long period of time in my life of physical and emotional and all sorts of abuse, but this is truly inspiring in some way. And I get it so well. I was you. Silent, resilient, strong. Thank you for sharing this poem.
Oh Pat, another lovely poem to brighten up my day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Love and very best wishes, Ann. Keep writing...
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My dad NEVER cared. No matter what I did, I was never enough. He only cared about his drink and his drugs. So after he broke my mom's ribs, and gave me a concussion, we left. We never looked back. After the divorce was final, he got the rights to have weekend visits with me. But about a year ago, he tried to stab me in the stomach, I packed my things, called the police, and left. He never came to look for me, but it was 11:00 in the morning, and he was already drunk and high. I got a PFA against him. He wanted his rights taken, my step-dad is adopting me, it will be final on my birthday (December 2)! Long story short, My dad killed himself and an 18 year-old, on November 2, 2024. Exactly 1 month before my 15th birthday. I'm turning 16 this year, and I'm glad that I don't have to live with his burdens and hate anymore.
I just lost my husband of 65 years on September 25,2025. He was my lover, my friend and my lifelong partner. We shared a lifetime together but saying good bye that last moment was a special gift from God. From our first meeting and kiss to our final one, we were destined to be together. To review a lifetime of memories or a tender sweet moment, is a gift to cherish forever.
I long to be there with you my love but until then please remember us, as I forever will.
I'm surprised that I don't see anyone mentioning that this poem is satirical; the narrator's choice of road was arbitrary. He says that one road is "just as fair" as the other, that traffic "Had worn them really about the same", and that they "equally lay / In leaves no step had trodden black". Despite the two roads being equivalent and his choice being arbitrary, the narrator decides to embellish the story later on in life by making it seem like a wise and considered decision. Ironically, people have been quoting this poem to assign profundity to their decisions ever since.
This poem was shared to me by a friend who also lost her daughter.
I lost my daughter 13 days ago and my heart and soul are just crushed.
This is beautiful yet heartbreaking
God Bless us all
The title for me would be she cheated again, but I'd be lying if this doesn't just sum the situation up. 14 years of marriage, two children raised. First time after I had a CVT stroke, and I'll admit it was iffy if I'd recover... I ended up moving away and later she begged me back. second time years later, a month after our youngest moved out... I get a 'We need to talk. I feel guilty. I've been seeing so and so. I want a divorce." I just looked at her and said "Okay." A day later, I had the pleasure of looking at my replacement smirking smugly at me as I carried out my last box and said, "I begged the last guy to stay away, and made a fool of myself... but this time, you can have her. No refunds, no returns." Best advice I ever got afterward, was to get a dog. They're loyal, and their love is unconditional.
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