MY WIFE IS GONE: The First Year

My Wife Is Gone: The First Year What happens when two becomes one? My Wife Is Gone is a deeply personal collection of reflections and quatrains written during the first year after losing the woman with whom he shared a long and loving marriage. Rather than looking back years later, these brief writings were recorded as life-changing events unfolded. Together they create an intimate account of grief as it is experienced - through quiet mornings, familiar routines, unexpected memories, family gatherings, small moments of humor, and the slow process of rebuilding a life. There is no dramatic storyline or final revelation. Instead, the book offers something different: genuine snapshots of one man's first year of loss. Written in short, accessible verse, these reflections explore: - love after loss- loneliness and remembrance- family and friends- the unexpected significance of everyday moments- hope, resilience, and moving forward Whether you are grieving the loss of a spouse, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking a better understanding of the grieving process, My Wife Is Gone offers insights rather than answers. Some samples from the book: I still picture clearly Her last breath of life Her last little movement The loss of my wife I sleep on our bed As if she were there Respecting her space Remembering her face I stand and eat At every meal So as not to face Her empty chair I find a new restaurant I think we should try Then reality hits And I try not to cry The flowers at the store I can't buy them for her So, I buy them for me So, I can think of her My Wife is Gone She is no more There's no one here To hear me snore "It's an easy read, though often emotional, with no plot, no mystery, and no dramatic ending. It is simply one man's reflections, written during the first year after losing the woman he loved."