Grief Poem

Coping With The Pain Of Losing A Spouse

I began writing poetry after the sudden loss of my beloved husband, Larry, in May 2024. After nearly 31 years together, his unexpected passing left me devastated. Writing became my way of processing the immense grief and keeping Larry's memory alive. Through my poetry, I hope to offer comfort to others who are also navigating the profound journey of loss and healing.

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Life Without You

Published by Family Friend Poems October 5, 2024 with permission of the Author.

I trace the years in each fading frame,
clutching our smiles,
as joy and sorrow reclaim.

You were my anchor
in the storm's wild sweep,
grounding me when tides
threatened to pull me deep.

My guiding star
through the darkest skies,
a light that never flickered,
even when hope had died.

When you were here,
you were my source,
my confidence, my trust,
my steady force.

But now you're gone,
and with you fled
the will to move forward,
the life we led.

Our bed, once a sanctuary
of warmth and fire,
now cold and hollow,
stripped of desire.

I sleep with your clothes held tight,
hugging them close
through the long, lonely nights.
Clinging to the remnants
of your fading scent,
the last link to you,
in prayer, I am spent.

I kiss your photos in their frame,
hug your urn,
whisper your name.
Lonely and lost,
I miss you so,
how to bear this pain,
I just don't know.

Please come,
take me away from this place--
don't make me stay,
all I pray for is your embrace.

In this life,
I've lost my view,
all I need
is 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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