Another Chance Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Strumming heartstrings gently, a friend falling into a travesty
of grief, trying to stay afloat.

Reaching out to keep him hoping for another chance at life, even
though now alone and fighting the debilitating emptiness left
over since his wife has passed beyond his life here on earth.

Falling and rising like ocean tides, at times drowning in
unkempt tears, other times holding onto a lifeline thrown out
to him in love and caring.

Desperately wanting to take away his pain, knowing that I can
not, my heart holds the tears being shed silently for him.

A prayer reaching to heaven, hoping it will take hold and save
him from this terrible loneliness he holds onto so tenderly
inside his love for his wife.