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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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Peter Gordon found a perfectly romantic way to show his love for his wife. For 25 years, he has placed a poem under her pillow almost every day. They had a beautiful life together and he cherished every moment they had together; sadly, she passed away in 2016 from cancer. Peter continued writing poems about his emotions and unending love for Allison.

We asked their children to say a few words: “My mum died in 2016 and we were all devastated. My sister and I knew that my dad had been writing poems for her, but we weren’t quite aware of the scale. My dad was really keen to sift through them and so he did that the summer after she died. It took months. He picked the best 300 or so of them. We decided a website dedicated to their love would be the best way to share them, but we would love to get them published. It’s been wonderful to have so many special recordings of them by actors and friends too. The thing I love most about the poems is the hope in them. Even those written after my mum’s death—and some of them are really quite devastating—are lifted by the same message: Love redeems. Even after death. We had to do something with them, to share them with people, and this has been part of the grieving process. I think she’d be very proud of him.”

We hope you will enjoy this heartwarming story and get inspired to show your loved one how much you love them.

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The very first letter he ever wrote her

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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1983

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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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1991

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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1994

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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1997

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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1999

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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2003

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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Sadly, in 2014, she was diagnosed with cancer

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2015

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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2016

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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She died peacefully in 2016. Peter continued writing her poems even after her passing

This Man Wrote A Poem For His Late Wife And Put It Under Her Pillow Every Day For 25 Years

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I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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ZombieGirl 5 years ago

...I am bawling my eyes out. How beautiful!

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Up All Night 5 years ago

I'm fighting tears back... it's heartbreaking.

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peruchipac 5 years ago

So painful and beautiful

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ZombieGirl 5 years ago

...I am bawling my eyes out. How beautiful!

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Up All Night 5 years ago

I'm fighting tears back... it's heartbreaking.

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peruchipac 5 years ago

So painful and beautiful

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