Letter To My Wife - Part One Poem by Martin Greyford

'When you feel sad, I want you to remember that you have me, okay? I know the world can be heavy, and sometimes the weight of it all feels impossible to carry alone. I can't promise to fix everything, and I can't always take away the pain. But I can promise that you'll never have to face your darkness without someone reaching for your hand. No matter how lost you feel, no matter how deep the night gets, I'll be right there beside you, holding on, refusing to let you go.

I may not always know the perfect words to say. Sometimes my comfort will be quiet, just a silent presence sitting next to you as you untangle your thoughts. Even in the moments when we don't speak, I hope you feel my love wrapped around you, steady and certain. I may not have all the answers, but I have endless patience for your questions, your fears, and your tears. You never have to apologize for your feelings. You never have to hide the parts of yourself that ache.

When the world tells you that you have to be strong, I'll be the one who reminds you that it's okay to be soft, too. When you feel like you're falling apart, I'll be the person who holds the pieces gently, never judging, never rushing your healing. If you need to cry, I'll make space for your tears. If you need to scream, I'll listen without flinching. If you need silence, I'll sit with you in it, letting you know that you're never alone, even in your quietest pain.

On the days when hope feels distant, let me be the reminder that you are not alone. Let me be the shoulder you lean on, the arms that hold you up when standing feels too hard. I can't promise to make the sun shine, but I can promise to stand with you through the storms. Whatever you face, I'll face it with you. I may not be able to make the darkness disappear, but I will always light a candle to help you find your way back.'