It's a good thing I was by myself when I wrote this poem because I cried the whole time I was writing it. Yes, I actually wrote it and didn't type it. There's something about holding a pencil that seems to stir something in me, but it's difficult to stay inspired with a snotty nose and tears dripping all over the place. Somehow, I managed to find the "right" words and finish the poem. My first draft I emailed to my "bestie" and of course, she thought it was lovely. But, I'm wondering if she thought it sucked if she would have told me to go back to the drawing board and keep working. That thought brought a smile to my face...
Forever
And then nothing filled her
eyes.
I can’t prevent the ending…
Forever
She gifted me with life and love.
Now, outstretched while
growing cold.
And from her death tears
erupted…
Forever
And my heart won’t be the same.
Still somehow, I march forward…
Forever
While trying to drown the
pain
Prevents
this crevice from closing…
Forever
You never thought I listened.
While you showed me who I am
I hope you knew I loved you…
Forever
My heart was opened wide.
That moment remains eternal…
Forever
You tell me to reach inside.
I get my strength from you…
Forever
You’re all around me always.
A deafening silence holds
you there.
You will live on inside me…
Forever
I know how things must happen.
Reality stares me in the eyes.
Until someday I join you…
Forever
I still have these tears to
cry
But each sunset brings a
sunrise…
Forever.
💔
by Mildred Ratched
22 Feb 2021