R.I.P.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
February 15, 2019 8:01am CST
I sit alone in what was home
but now it's just a house
to which no more my love will come,
beloved, loving spouse.
To face the future without him
will be so very hard,
I wonder why Fate's been so grim
as to have dealt that card.
And so I weep, tears make me blind
when I'm alone at night,
his image whirls round in my mind,
my life has lost it's light.
Our lives were twined, now I'm alone
with grief so hard to bear
my heart is heavy like a stone,
I see his empty chair.
To lose my love has brought such woe
now him I can't embrace,
no wonder that the teardrops flow
I'll see no more that face.
They're ended now, our years of gold
and I am desolate
we were together young and old
now heartache is my fate.
Noel Patrick Boston. Dec 1930 - Feb 2019
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111 responses
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
oh, i'm so sorry to read this. i was just thinking about you as i was watching a video earlier today of a huge cruise ship. RIP. 
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
Thanks for passing the info to me, Ms. Everywhere.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Feb 19
It is very sad to hear the passing of your husband and companion for so many years. A very expressive poem describing your feelings and situation. May God give you strength and courage to endure and keep going.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Feb 19
@jaboUK That's good! Living without our mate is not easy. Do you now live alone or do you have other family members living with you or close by?
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Feb 19
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in this time of mourning. May God rest his soul.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 19
@moffittjc Yes Jeff, that does console me. Thanks so much.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK Of course, Janet, words can never replace a loss, but I hope you take solace in the fact that there are many wonderful people here on myLot who care about you and are sympathetic to your loss, and would do anything to console and help you if we could!
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
Oh I'm very sorry for your loss, Janet. Your husband may not have completed that beautiful cruise the two of you wanted to embark but I'm sure he can freely go wherever he wants now. Take comfort knowing that he's now free from the pains that we experience only in this earth. My prayers for his eternal rest and for you to be able to move on with life. Hugs for you!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 19
@sunrisefan I'm lucky to have a wonderful son and daughter and we are all helping each other.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK How I wish I could do something to lessen your pain, Janet. Take good care of yourself please.
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@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
15 Feb 19
So sorry. It does make a huge empty space to lose our love. Are you alright?9 people like this
@much2say (55576)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK I remember him to be a hammy guy with such clever, funny things to say. I've always felt your closeness to him - lots of happy times - I loved that you traveled those many wonderful trips together. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts .
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
15 Feb 19
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. This is a beautiful poem in tribute to your love.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 19
@playertwo I will do that for sure. Thanks.
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@Juliaacv (51119)
• Canada
15 Feb 19
I'm sorry......I hope that my comment makes sense, but I am weeping after reading this.
It is so fitting for you to turn to us in poem to tell us of your beloved husband's passing.
Hugs for you and condolences to both you as well as to your family.
I will keep you in my thoughts and in my prayers.
and condolences to both you as well as to your family.
I will keep you in my thoughts and in my prayers.8 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (82715)
• United States
15 Feb 19
My heart hurts for you Janet. Such sad news to hear. Sending you my love and hope you will reach out to us to help you get through this difficult time
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 I know, I'm very lucky.
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@Marilynda1225 (82715)
• United States
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK you do have lots of friends here Janet
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
15 Feb 19
Beautiful poem and tribute to your love. I am so sorry for your loss.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK You are welcome..keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Feb 19
I am so so very sorry for the loss of your soulmate and love. 
I'm praying for your heart to be healed and for comfort too. I'm so sorry again.
I'm praying for your heart to be healed and for comfort too. I'm so sorry again.5 people like this
@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
15 Feb 19
Along with everyone else I too am sorry for your loss. I know you expected it but I'm sure there is pain even so. Hugs
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
15 Feb 19
@jaboUK That's good and my husband wants the same so I understand. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers for some time.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
16 Feb 19
@jaboUK Oh my god! I am so so so so sorry for your loss! I'm in tears right now just thinking about the pain you will be feeling. I don't know what to say. You are in my thoughts. I wish you strength and all the support for you and your family.
xxxx
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@Shiva49 (26669)
• Singapore
15 Feb 19
So sorry to hear of your immense loss, Jabo.
I know how much you both loved each other
As you were absent from here for a while, I was wondering whether all was well.
Life takes turns that we are not prepared for and I am sure you will find solace in his memory and the sweet times you shared with him.
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time - siva
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