Forever in my heart

Not every woman whose husband dies desires to move on. Society implies that you must prove you are getting over your grief by moving on in another relationship but not everyone does. Widows who choose to remain single and celibate should be respected and not be asked over and over if they have found someone new yet. If you date or remarry that is your personal journey so please respect those who feel differently. Our vows were for life and we will love our husbands as long as we live even though they have passed on. It’s interesting that people can talk about missing a parent or sibling 20 years later but after a few months, you are expected to move on from a life partner. Actress Betty White had been a widow 40 years when she died and said no one could replace Allen Ludden. There are others who feel this way and this poem is for you.

Some widows remarry right away

Others take their time before dating again

We continue to love our spouse

And experience separation pain

Our hearts remain full of memories

That for our lifetimes will last

Our deceased husband is always in the present

And not a memory from the past

Unable to move on because

We have no place to go

Our spouse was the one true love

No other shall we ever know

Fond memories fill our hearts each day

That help us make it through

The love we shared overcame all

So our hearts will always remain true

This poem is dedicated to the memory of my love for 45 years and my husband of 40 years. Michael Lynn Preston Sr. He is in heaven and will never be my spouse again but will be a part of me until I die or Jesus returns.