Remember Lorie.

His wife died

and now his eyes tell his story

of sorrow exceeding pain

and grief beyond despair

when she died so did he

trapped between worlds

hoping that fate would draw near.

His wife died

and nights remain sleepless

escaping the realities that a dream might bring him

her smell, her laugh, her love,

a reminder that they no longer exist.

His wife died

he swears he still sees her

watching over him, tucking the children in

keeping her clothes in tact

half bottle of perfume on the dresser

to convince himself, she's still here.

His wife died

he wades in the water

hoping that it would swallow him

and take him to her

the sting of death is the only way to bring him life again.

His wife died

his tears are internal

tearing away at the heart that remains

futile, useless

just enough love remaining to kiss the children goodnight.

His wife died

his words are hollow and echo with

Remember When She?

Remember When We?

Remember Lorie?