Category: Poems

If I wear a mask today,
and we meet along the way,
Would you recognize that it is me,
though you can’t see my face?

What is it that you would look for?
What is it that you would see?
Would you feel your heart is there
beyond the veil that covers me?

Where tears must fall and roses bleed,
Unseen by eyes that fail,
I trust there’s still a way to reach,
A love that would prevail.

You may also want to read Jocelyn’s book “Poems of Love and Letting Go”.

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If I could spend just one more day,
one more day with you, my dear,
I’d spend the day just laughing
and hiding all my tears.

Though my heart just breaks within me,
to think I’d say goodbye again,
I’d do my best to keep you near me,
and think those hours would never end.

We’d watch the sun rise from the sky;
We’d eat and dance and fly a kite.
I’d hold you always by my side,
and think of only you and I.

I’d give the flowers I never gave;
I’d sing my finest serenade.
I’d read you poems that I have made,
and show you how I can be brave.

We’d gaze at stars all through the night,
I’d kiss and hug you really tight.
And if tears fall from my eyes,
I’d share with you some pretty lies.

If I could spend just one more day,
one more day with you, my love,
I’d thank the heavens up above,
and pray we never ever part.

The above poem was written by Jocelyn Soriano. You can download her free e-book “Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief” from Amazon — click here.

Before you fall in love again,
I hope that you can mend.
I pray that you may find,
some place to rest your mind.

I hope you can forgive,
even if you can’t forget.
Let go but take what you have learned,
Believing you can start again.

Before you fall in love again,
Believe in who you are,
You’re stronger now and wiser, too,
despite your many scars.

Rebuild your life each little step,
don’t listen to your fears,
That day will come to smile again,
and you’ll forget your tears.

The above poem is included as an introduction in Jocelyn’s book “Before You Fall In Love Again: Finding Your Happiness After Healing a Broken Heart”. You can see the book on Amazon — click here.

I never thought I’d start the day
without you by my side,
smiling at me with those eyes
as though we’ve only met.

I never thought I’d start the day
without you holding me,
reaching for my hands
as though you’d never let them go.

But I start the days now
with this ache in my heart,
not seeing you next to me as I awake,
not being able to reach your hands.

Yes, I start the day now
not knowing where my feet would take me,
and so I feel I’d rather sleep again,
just so I could dream of you.

I don’t know until when
I could wake up each morning
not seeing you, not feeling you,
not finding you where you’re supposed to be.

You were supposed to be
right next to me,
And my days should not be
this empty
now that you’re truly gone.

The above poem is included in Jocelyn Soriano’s book for those who grieve the loss of a loved one “Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief”. Get it from Amazon today—click here.

I used to love the silence,
those quiet days when we’d just walk around the park
holding each other’s hand and simply breathing,
taking in all the beauty we could find.

I used to love the silence,
those quiet nights when we’d just lie down
staring at the moon and the stars,
listening to crickets as fireflies danced about.

But now I hate the silence,
those silent days when I forget
to turn the radio on.

Yes, I hate the silence,
those silent nights when I am forced to think
about all those moments that are gone.

I used to love the silence,
when silence meant I’d find you by my side.
When even though no words were spoken,
I know I’ve got a place to hide.

Could I ever love the silence again?
Sometimes I try to face my fears.
Maybe if I could still feel you’re there,
I may just love those silent tears.

The above poem is included in Jocelyn Soriano’s book for those who grieve the loss of a loved one “Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief”. Get it from Amazon today—click here.