In My Heart

This is truly from the heart...as I lay awake, in the wee hours of the morn, unable to turn my mind off...A letter, of sorts, to one whom I love.

What right have I

To bid you stay?

How cruel my will,

Longing for you to remain?

Surely, if any deserved the peace

And freedom of Heaven,

It is you.

Why should I be so selfish;

Demanding, in my heart,

That God let you live?

For, truly, you would not Live

If you stayed;

Your body worn and battered

By the evils of so unbiased a disease.

It does not care that you are yet young,

But has ravished your being beyond care.

Why do I still cling to the hope

That our Lord will give you unto me?

How wretched my heart can be!

How contemptible and self-serving my mind!

My Spirit rejoices for

And is envious of you;

That you shall meet our King

And walk free of pain and heartache.

And yet I cannot help but feel anguish

At the thought of losing you.

Do not think ill of me,

I pray.

But think of me and know

That I shall hold you

In my heart,

With the deepest fondness,

Until I have breathed my last.

Author's Note

Image credit: Samantha-meglioli on deviantart.com

Reviews

[Abderrahmane Dakir]

It's wonderful poem. We find love, great affection until the last breath. Thanks for sharing.

[Elina]

Thank you for the review. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[613]

This is a very deep piece of work. I am impressed by your use of language, expressing yourself & word choices. Very well written.

- Brittney

[Elina]

Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[613]

You're welcome. I look forward to reading more from you!

[Elina]

I look forward to your reviews. I've added your book to my reading list. It may take me a while to get to it, but I was intrigued and will take a look when I get the chance.

[wordsofheart]

That's a very deep and beautiful poem. The words are very thouching and one can easily relate to everything that is written in it. On a whole,a great poem. Well Done!!!

[Elina]

Thank you for the lovely review.

[wordsofheart]

It's my pleasure :)

[Sunny]

Wow! This is very powerful and a common feeling among those who know someone who is suffering. That feeling of "what right do I have to beg God to let them live?" that is a normal feeling because we don't yet know what we would do without them. But in the end knowing that they have gone with Christ is always the biggest comfort there is. I really enjoyed this! Keep up the good work

[Elina]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[jennifer little]

nice write i enjoyed reading it keep up the good work

[Elina]

Thank you.

[jennifer little]

ur welcome

[SmittyJas]

So sad when Losing someone in the prime of life and not a question why will get an answer? Teardrops and pain can be wiped away but the hurt will always stay.

[Elina]

Thank you for the review.

[Josh Dollar]

This relates to me more than I would like it to. Well done. I can almost feel your tears falling, as you write, or those may be my own. :)

[Elina]

Thank you for the wonderful review, Josh. My heart goes out to you, and my prayers are with you.

[Josh Dollar]

Thnak you. Mine shall be with you too.

[augustfir3]

To be honest, I selected this poem just because I liked the ion picture. But my eyes were glued to your poem. You write with such brutal sincerity. I respect that. Great work

[Elina]

Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed.

[Sreenath]

nice neat and clean piece.... which makes us flow through several emotion of clinging on a hope of living great work .... peace keep smiling :)

[Elina]

Thank you very much.

[livetowrite]

Wow a very powerful write indeed.

[Elina]

Thank you for reading, and for the review.

[livetowrite]

If you have time id like some feedback on my work. thank you :)