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Quiet Mornings
by Marcia Miller-Twiford → (All Poetry by Marcia Miller-Twiford)
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Quiet Mornings
For Gene Twiford - In Loving Memory

I watch as you sip from your morning cup
and I listen to the silence.
There was no glad to be alive morning greeting and hug.
Where did the sunshine of your laughter go?
What happened to the hustle and bustle of the morning ritual?
The only sounds I hear are the quiet routine of
the refrigerator and my own shallow breathing.
Why is there no newspaper on the table  turned to the sports page?
When did you stop asking me what my plans for the day are?
Glancing into the bedroom across the hall I see
only my side of the bed rumpled and then I remember,
no more morning hugs, no more laughter filled with sunshine
no more nights being held in the safety
of arms that love me beyond all others.
I look up at the sky and say yet another prayer
of affirmation that you rest in peace, my beloved husband,
while I try to find a way to stop the quiet.

 

  

 

© Marcia Miller-Twiford

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Quiet Mornings"
Reviewed by Mary Jones
Reviewed on November 12, 2009
in a sense, this is a tribute, and a beautiful one as well, i'm sure he look down on you with pride as you write away, he knows your heart and soul, thats all you need. the love will always be.
love and hugs
mary etta

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on October 3, 2009
WORDS FROM A HEART...STRONG, BUT HURTING...YET PRESSING ON...IN THE QUIET OF THE MORNING. DONE WITH EXCELLENCY! THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE * HIS NSPIRATIONS

Reviewed on September 17, 2009
the heart aching of bereavements
the life we once knew…please pass the tissues…
In spirit know that I embrace you den sister…
Healing & Love
Vickie

Reviewed by Delma Luben
Reviewed on May 27, 2009
I just read your poem about living "without him."
Wonderful! I don't think anyone could read it without getting a lump in their throat.

And, as poet to poet, that last line is superb.

Love, and best wishes,

Delma

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on May 25, 2009
WOW! Tears. A very strong emotion in this one.
Blessings ...

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on May 21, 2009
Beautiful tribute, Marcia, so touching and heartfelt.
Wonderful pen!

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on May 19, 2009
I agree with Gwen. This is a very touching tribute to the man you loved for so many years and who loved you back. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister, Barbie

Reviewed on May 18, 2009


A profuse touching love and sorrow.
This is remarkably and succinctly beautiful
seems like a reading of an open love letter.

Take care,
Gwendolyn



Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on May 15, 2009
Oh Marcia, how beautifully penned! You brought me to tears with your words. I felt the powerful emotions you so cleverly wrote into this poem. Fabulous! (As usual I might add) I'm a big fan!

Hugs

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
I'm sure you'll understand when I say this touches me in a most personal way.. I nodded, smiled, and felt the mist of tears. Lovely work, my friend...

hugs, Myrna

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
So beautifully written,so sad a topic! Takes a lot of getting used to...Blessings to you , Marcia....ET

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
How tender the words, yet how much your heart aches. May you find peace and solitude in knowing he will always be with you....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
Marcia, you have elicited from within each who read these words, how utterly pervasive the silence of beng alone can be at times -- you remind all that have lost a loved one, of how immense the empty feeling is in those moments, alone -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
Marcia;

This piece moves me more than you will ever know for I have lived your words each and every day for quite sometime now. Yet by faith and in hope there... and much to my surprise I found that there is another tomorrow filled with sunshine and so shall it be with you...God Bless you and peace fill your day.

Allen

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
Amazing Marcia. Such love and sadness, you have moved me to tears. The beauty of this poem is beyond words. Well done.


Love,
Linda

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
Some can blend metaphors with human senses, many can't do it. This poem tell what any man will like to hear, that after he's gone the remembrances are sweet and quiets, with the quality that only morning, when opening the eyes to a new day, you ask where are those arms are gone and realize that them are around your shoulders...forever.

Georg


Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
Marcia, you have moved me to tears. You have expressed yourself so beautifully.

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
Oh Marcia this is so sad. I am so sorry about your husband. You expalined your emotions so well. Again, I wish you peace and whatever you may need to help you.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
exceptionally well done, Marcia ... vivid in all accounts ... emotionally and atmospherically reflective ...



"The only sounds I hear are the quiet routine of

the refrigerator and my own shallow breathing."



great image ...

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
Marcia,
So honest, touching and beautiful.
Thank you for your courage in sharing this.
John

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
Marcia, what beautiful, beautiful words of loneliness and sadness. I don't know if the vacant place is ever filled from where a deeply loved one had at one time lived.
Mark

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
A loving tribute to your late husband, and you love shines through. There may be many things you miss, but you have such wonderful memories of him, his spirit will linger on to give you strength for a new beginning. Now is a time to explore yourself and what you want for the rest of your life. Blessings...


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