Husband Death Poem

Grief And Longing During The Holidays

As I face my first holiday season without my husband, this poem captures the immense void left in his absence. It reflects my struggle to find any joy in what used to be a festive time, now overshadowed by the silence of loss. This is an expression of my longing for the past and for the person who made every moment special. Through sharing these words, I am hoping to provide comfort to others who might be experiencing their own difficult firsts.

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All I Want Is To Be With You

Published by Family Friend Poems December 11, 2024 with permission of the Author.

I don't want this house,
this emptiness in the air,
this quiet despair.

I don't want these days
stacked one after another,
in endless grays,
heavy with your absence.

I don't want the Christmas twinkling lights,
their hollow gleam at night,
nor the festive songs--
without you, these all feel wrong.

I have nothing to celebrate this year.
there is no joy, no cheer,
no magic--
the holidays,
they mean nothing without you.

All I want is you--
to feel your warmth beside me,
to hear your voice say my name.

I want the life we had.
I want to hold your hand again,
to turn back time and begin.

All I want is to be with you.

ABOUT THE POET:

Binh Herdrick, originally from Vietnam, began writing poetry after the sudden loss of her beloved husband, Larry Herdrick, in May 2024. After nearly 31 years together, Larry's unexpected passing left Binh devastated. Writing became her way of processing the immense grief and keeping Larry's memory alive. Binh holds a BS in Supply...

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