The Big Empty House

American Poet LANGSTON HUGHES. (1902-1967)

"When people care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul."

THE BIG EMPTY HOUSE

The lonely widow spent another day

In the house where she had shared

So many words they had to say

With the man for whom she cared

He just up and left her a year ago

To spend his time with God

Now what to do, she still doesn't know

Her life now seems so odd

She wanders around her kitchen

Remembering meals she would prepare

Just for two of them back then

Over dinner their thoughts they shared

Going about a daily routine

Is like living on an assembly line

She feels like an old worn out machine

Just rusting, biding time

If she knew that people cried for her

If she knew that people cared

Life might somehow revive for her

If she were not so alone and scared

Just a call, a note, a surprise visit

Just proof there's someone there

Would go far to lift the old lady's spirit

If you've got a moment to spare