Smoke gets in your eyes. Life and love.
By marguicha
@marguicha (215763)
Chile
April 1, 2023 9:50am CST
For me, most of the times, music and memories go together.
And although I must have danced many times to the beautiful songs of The Platters, I close my eyes and I remember "Smoke gets in your eyes" in a much older setting, when my husband was already very ill.
My husband worked until the last days of his life. He wanted me not to have money problems and because of him I can live well.
One night he was working at night and I brought some papers of my students to grade. That was an easy task so I went where my cassettes were and I took out The Platters. And I let my mind wander when I heard Smoke gets in your eyes. I was thinking about life, love and my darling husband working instead of resting.
I look at a picture I have on my chest of drawers among other family pictures. I don´t have pictures at the living room, only in my bedroom. There he is a gallant young man, maybe in his early 20s and the picture is together with pictures of my daughters and grandchildren.
I look again at him, at the young man I fell in love with maybe over 60 years ago and also at the picures of the family we made.
And now, every time I listen to this music, my eyes get wet with tears. Smoke gets in my eyes.
I look at a picture I have on my chest of drawers among other family pictures. I don´t have pictures at the living room, only in my bedroom. There he is a gallant young man, maybe in his early 20s and the picture is together with pictures of my daughters and grandchildren.
I look again at him, at the young man I fell in love with maybe over 60 years ago and also at the picures of the family we made.
And now, every time I listen to this music, my eyes get wet with tears. Smoke gets in my eyes.
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14 responses
@1creekgirl (40609)
• United States
1 Apr 23
Oh, this brought tears to my eyes. I know you miss him every day.
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@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
1 Apr 23
I do. The only bad thing he did in his whole life was to die so young.
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@1creekgirl (40609)
• United States
1 Apr 23
@marguicha I'm so sorry. How old was he?
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@1creekgirl (40609)
• United States
2 Apr 23
@marguicha That's so young. How long were you married?
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Apr 23
What a beautifully written remembrance of your husband this is. It was a beautiful song and I'm sure your mind wanders back each time you hear it.
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@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
1 Apr 23
It does. I loved my husband. We did have some fights as all marriages do. I wouldn´t want my wonderful marriage to look like a soap opera. Thank you for your comment. It moved me.
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@JamesHxstatic (29256)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Apr 23
@marguicha You are very welcome.
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@wolfgirl569 (95622)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Apr 23
That is a lovely memory. He cared for you a lot and you for him
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@DeborahDiane (40062)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Apr 23
Thank you for suggesting this @1creekgirl - @Marguicha - What a sweet memory. My husband at age 78 still works, too, to improve our lifestyle, and I appreciate him so much for doing that. You and I both married good men!
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@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
6 Apr 23
That is very unusual. Never take him for granted!
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@DeborahDiane (40062)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Apr 23
@marguicha - I will try not to take him for granted. I am very blessed that he has a career that he enjoys, and he is happy to keep working at it.
@arunima25 (85536)
• Bangalore, India
1 Apr 23
I think that the pictures are not uploaded.
Music and memories go together for me too.
You must be missing him each day. It's so nice that you have a wonderful family together and so many memories to cherish.
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@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
2 Apr 23
@arunima25 I liked The Platters very much. But this one was my favorite even though it wasn´t the one for which they were most known.
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@arunima25 (85536)
• Bangalore, India
2 Apr 23
@marguicha Now I could get the link. I guess there was some problem the other day. Just loved the lyrics. Even I felt choked with emotions. It's so touching!!
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@arunima25 (85536)
• Bangalore, India
3 Apr 23
@marguicha Sometimes some really meaningful songs don't get the popularity that they deserve
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@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
1 Apr 23
Music touches us in places nothing else can.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
2 Apr 23
That's a beautiful love story. Although he is now in heaven, he dwells in your hearts. Yes, music could remind you of old memories. I know you're happy with your daughters and grandchildren. I love this song too, it also reminds me of the old days.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
3 Apr 23
@marguicha I understand. It's natural to miss a good husband and person. Keep going.
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@marguicha (215763)
• Chile
3 Apr 23
@Jenaisle I am usually possitive. But sometimes "smoke gets in my eyes"
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@GreatMartin (23675)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Apr 23
I get 'lost' in too many songs and memories!!!
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@akalinus (40601)
• United States
6 Apr 23
@marguicha I am also a widow. I lost him in 2016. It pretty much sucks.
@LindaOHio (157044)
• United States
19 Apr 23
Such beautiful memories, Marguicha. Brought a tear to my eyes too.
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
12 Apr 23
A beautiful way to remember your husband. Thanks for sharing
@MarieCoyle (28950)
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6 Apr 23
Oh, Marja...what a sweet story of love. It made my eyes leak as well.
It truly does seem that you both loved each other very deeply. I am so sorry you lost him so young, he truly does sound like he was a wonderful husband and father. Big hug.
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