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lightness in the dark
Pen wouldn't move til now Current eventz got me feelin some kinda way

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Bearing Witness

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I have been humbled

by being a witness

to a husband

enduring the sickness,

decline and demise

of a his belov’ed wife

who had been his crutch

more of his life

than he ever really experienced

without her.

 

Yes,

I have been humbled

by being a witness

to his boisterous way

turning listless

as he came to terms

with the term “terminal” –

once descriptive of locations

from whence he embarked

with his “Heart” on vacations

and returned with his

most precious memories..

 

I have been humbled

by being witness to a voice

that once resounded

retelling jokes –

lacking profoundness –

but still suited

for breeding laughter

in once soundless spaces

become naked and raspy

with grief –

vocal cords made weak

through loss and the reality

of death’s finality.

 

But as his witness,

I have been blessed

to know this man,

and though indirect,

to get a glimpse

of this man cherishing

his true love…

 

a love I now bear witness of...

 

hopefully with befitting humility.

 

-HymnAgen

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DallasCowgirl says:

Just beautiful.......Really beautiful

 

mrmelody7 says:

Epic right. life experiences quite a learning journey

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hymnagen says:

UnderHisWings7, mrmelody7 I veru much appreciate y'all reading this piece and commenting. It's difficult watching a person be devastated by the loss of a loved one, but an honor to witness love of such depth.
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The Immortal Wize says:

Touching!

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hymnagen says:

Thank you Wize Dom. As always, respect

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2b2b2 says:

Oh My.....Poignant Capture......Namaste
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hymnagen says:

Thanks 2b. Peace and respect

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Corey says:

There are many degrees of love, but to witness such a genuine love as you so beautiful expressed...I imagine an incredible experience! I enjoyed this amazingly tender poem! Thanks for sharing with us.
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hymnagen says:

Thank you for these kind words, Corey

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