you’re always sad
because someone you love has passed
seemed like it would be forever
but nothing ever last
you still remember his muddy shoes
he used to leave by the door
and how his laugh brightened the room
never felt the need to be taken care of
yet he held the weight you couldn’t
as time went by
you could see it in his eyes
he was sick
and progressively short tempered
said a few regretful things
because his drive had weathered
yet deep down he was still that man
vulnerable and scared
reaching out for your touch
when the tears fell and it was over
you picked up the pieces
one sharp shard at a time
planning to end it and be with him again
but you know that’s not what he would of wanted
going through the motions
trying to do things to keep his memory alive
if only to remind yourself
of the end of a good thing
Hello poet.
I felt the thread of regret unraveling as I read this, each line a tear slowly trekking down a face that had witnessed too much of life’s cruelties.
I’m back…
Forgive me, I missed the summary at the top and assumed you were speaking about yourself.
Reading this again it still reads somewhat the same until the last stanza. The loss felt leaves an unanswered echo.
Life can be hard but I always have my support from my wife. I think it would be impossible for me without her. But I’ve seen a few people go through this tragedy.
Thanks friend. Much appreciated.
A tender and compassionate writing, dear Nick! The death of a loved one will always leave scars on the soul. But the memory of the time this couples shared can’t be taken away. Gratitude helps coping with the loss.
The good days are the now. It’s important not to take them for granted for they won’t last unfortunately.
Thanks for the read
Powerfully penned, Nick. This one tugged at my old heartstrings, outstanding write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Life is short and tragedy comes fast.
Thanks for the read friend