Bill
What a sad yet beautiful poem. The love you feel really shines from your words.

Keeping to myself all the empty years
As they are no more, because of you
Life washed away by empty tears
Grateful, forever loving you

To have this kind of love in your life is a true gift. One to treasure and hold close.
Excellent job my friend.
Love Cindy

I love this line,

Keeping to myself all the empty years
As they are no more, because of you

One person can make all go away and make life worth while, even if it's short. Love it sad, but beautiful.