Forevermore
My world shattered when I was nine
You left me one last time
I stood on the sofa and watched the lights
Swirl bright and red and I knew you were gone
I cried and cried, I yelled and yelled,
You were my rock and then you were gone
We went to the viewing, my family and me
So many people all strangers
And then there it was, a large metal box.
Inside was a body, all pasty and pale
Dressed in your finest dress, a flowered blue
The eyes were closed with a look of peace
And I told everyone it was not you
If it had been you, you’d hold out your arms to me
Encircling me in your love’s security
When my parent’s fought, your bed was my haven
You were my shield, my advocate and then you were gone.
Days later as I wept, missing you, you came to me.
You held me once more in peace and serenity
You wiped my tears and gave me joy
Just like before and I knew you would be with me
Forevermore.
© 2010 I. L. Foster. All Rights Reserved.
This is such a poignant lament it leaves a lump in my throat– good job with using details to convey loss. do think of starting your own thread to post drafts on in our group: the feedback system we’ve begun is great. x Jenne, Moderator, Poets on She Writes. xxx
Hi Jenne, thanks for reading and your thoughtful words.
…as well as your invitation to start a thread. It’s wonderful to have an opportunity to belong to a group of fellow poets and even more for my poetry to be appreciated. xxx
I’m new to She Writes, and glad that I came apon your blog. There’s not many poems that make me cry, but this one did. Loss is tragic, at any age, but told from a little girls eyes – well, that truly hits a spot in my heart.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
Blessings
Moana
Moana, thank you so much for your visit and your encouraging words.
Blessings to you,
Ingrid