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Nilmini
Member since April 7, 2008
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Still His Wife
There’s a strange ache that comes with filling out forms these days.
Married? Single? Widow? Divorced?
And suddenly, I find myself unsure where I belong.
Legally, yes—I am single and a widow. But in my heart, I am definitely not single and remain his wife.
He may have gone ahead to heaven, but to me, he is simply my husband.
I still wear the wedding ring he gently placed on my finger
Back then, I sometimes forgot it
But now, I can’t imagine stepping outside without it
It’s part of me—just as he is
A quiet promise I still keep, a symbol of a bond unbroken by time or distance.
I speak of him in the present, never as my “late” or “ex” anything.
He’s not in the past tense.
He’s in every breath I take, every memory I hold, every beat of this broken-but-still-loving heart.
Grief, I’ve learned, is love with nowhere to go. And some days, that love overflows in tears—just so my heart can keep on beating.
So yes, on paper I may be single.
But in truth, I am still his wife.
Forever.
Nilmini’s timeline
- June 2025
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11 WedReceived a critique
on Still His Wife from @Lavender
"Hello, Nilmini, It's been 16 years since my husband passed and I completely understand each word in your poem. I'm so glad you are writing. I hope it nurtures you and gives you great comfort. Thank you for sharing, Lave…" -
10 TueReceived a critique
on Still His Wife from @Geezer
"is love with nowhere to go". I don't think there is a better way to say it! Excellent. ~Geezer. ." -
10 TueReceived a critique
on Still His Wife from @Candlewitch
"This poem says what I would be feeling, should my darling husband go forth in the next life without me. Your words rocked me to my core! I really liked your description of "Grief" it is so true! *hugs, Cat" -
10 Tue
- April 2023
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06 ThuAnniversary
15 years of membership
- January 2022
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17 Mon
- April 2018
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06 FriAnniversary
10 years of membership
- November 2015
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24 Tue
- November 2013
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05 TueCritiqued
"Strict Comment" by @Ian.T
"I love you so much for saying out loud what I always wanted to say but couldn't. I too feel that complex phrases in poems are eye sores and couldn't ever enjoy poems with them. But so far I thought the fault was truly i…" -
05 TueCritiqued
"You're Not a god" by @Rula
"I like the idea in this as it's the simple truth every human being should understand. Some people look down upon the fellow mankind as if they're the Gods. But I like the sound of your meaningful poem more. Your efforts…" -
05 TueCritiqued
"You're Not a god" by @Rula
"Here's something you both (you and hubby) agree upon. Glad to see it's not really an 'Opposite attraction' :-P Cheers" -
04 MonReceived a critique
on What are you? from @loved
"u treat your lover ...or one you love as a drug you do want to consume him but you are still scared he will consume............... nice thought if it be so lovers one gets only from heaven you know drugs simply in grass…" -
04 MonReceived a critique
on What are you? from @mand
"Maybe "Afraid Of Loving You" Something like that. Loved the poem - It touched my heart - I found myself hoping that true love finds a wayr! Thanks for sharing! Love Mand xxxx" -
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- October 2013
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31 ThuCritiqued
"What’s in a cuppa? (Iambic Hexameter)" by @wesley snow
"Oh yes, just the way to enjoy a good cuppa. (Sri Lankan tea) Your poem is like a soothing aromatic cup of tea, too. Simply enjoyed! Thank you for sharing." -
31 Thu
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31 ThuCritiqued
"Slapped Trapped in a Bottle " by @Barbara Writes
"Go for it girl! I simply love the idea. May be because in my past I remember thinking on the same line. And I love the flow of the words in this poem and how it sounds when being read, too. Truly an enjoyable read. Than…" -
31 ThuCritiqued
"Slapped Trapped in a Bottle " by @Barbara Writes
"Go for it girl! I simply love the idea. May be because in my past I remember thinking on the same line. And I love the flow of the words in this poem and how it sounds when being read, too. Truly an enjoyable read. Than…" - April 2013
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06 SatAnniversary
5 years of membership
- October 2012
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03 WedNew follower
@Dalton
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03 WedCritiqued
"Anniversary (revised)" by @Candlewitch
"... THIS IS MY STYLE! I love the romance that's filled to the brim. Together with the smooth flow of words, the Rhyming and the rhythem, your poem makes me want to waltz round the room. Thank you so much for this gift…" -
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- August 2012
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15 Wed
- July 2011
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20 Wed
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18 MonNew follower
@loved
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18 Mon
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18 Mon
- July 2009
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21 Tue
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16 ThuPosted a poem
It's Spring Time of life!
"An array of fish " -
12 Sun
- April 2009
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06 MonAnniversary
One year of membership
- November 2008
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20 ThuPosted a poem
It’s All Your Fault!
" Fond Secret," -
12 Wed
- April 2008
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08 TueFirst publication
Just before the battle start
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08 TueFirst critique offered
on "relief" by @Rob Graber
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06 SunJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
Location: LKA
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What are you?
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Another Chance
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He's back!
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Intimacy
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At wits' end
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My Place
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End of an Era
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It's Spring Time of life!
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Another Chance
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