A Moment In Time
I stand at the doors of the funeral room and I am afraid,
Afraid of how I am going to get through this long day;
I knew the end was coming but nothing prepared me Mother,
No one is ever ready for a beloved's last gasp of breath.
Inside the room I gulp my sorrow and stand still and frozen,
The room glows with hues of many rose pink flowers;
In peace you lay all the ravages of illness have been erased,
Beside your coffin I find myself looking and I weep.
And I know this moment will be with me for all of my life,
Just you and me alone with the scent of roses and quiet;
I am filled with emotions and my body feels like a heavy stone,
My heart is completely and totally shattered, forever broken.
There is nothing I could have do to keep you in this world,
Oh, I feel hallow inside and I hurt everywhere and so lost;
But you have always taught me to be strong and to have courage,
So, I whisper, love you Mommy and turn to greet the first visitor.
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October 30, 2015
Verse
Written by Broken Wings
For the contest, Dancing With Descriptions, sponsor, Casarah Nance
Third Place
Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2015
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