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A Whisper In the Wind

A whisper in the wind is all that remains after you left me behind, I find you lost in a memory never to be relived. I don't know why you never said goodbye or why you had to leave, A kindred spirit broken in a world confused and disillusioned by being alone. Nobody should lose a parent - a mom. You disappeared so quickly and quietly - like a whisper in the wind, Now I am locked out of knowing - knowing so little and so unaware of so much. Only a mom helps a son through times when pure love is her only motivation. Mom, you taught me to love, to care and to believe, You brought life into my lungs and shared precious blood to my heart. I am selfish to wish you were here to help through times when I need you. I am taught by this mortal world that your new home is much better than mine. Some say we will reunite someday, But for now - my only solace is to listen closely - for a whisper in the wind. .................................. Form: Free Verse Written: 07/27/2016 Contest: Long Lost Family Sponsor: Silent One Results: 4th Place

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Lu Loo

Date: 9/2/2016 8:08:00 PM

Jesse, so touching and lovely...congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Jesse Day
Date: 9/8/2016 3:43:00 PM

Thank you - Jesse

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/4/2016 3:43:00 AM

Heartwrenching ..and so beautiful..Those we have loved and lost..We can indeed find them in the whisper of the wind..Till we meet again...A fave.

Jesse Day
Date: 8/5/2016 5:47:00 AM

Charmaine, thank you for your sweet comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/3/2016 3:25:00 PM

this is very beautiful, Jesse. I loved reading it.

Jesse Day
Date: 8/5/2016 5:46:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/3/2016 9:39:00 AM

Having lost my own mother at such a young age, this poem touched home for me, Jesse. I feel the same loss even after all the many years that have passed, just as you so touchingly conveyed in your poem.

Jesse Day
Date: 8/5/2016 5:44:00 AM

Thank you, Carrie. It is hard to understand loss until it happens -

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/27/2016 12:41:00 PM

I felt the pain in what I hope is a fictional write. It pulled my human heart strings and yanked my maternal ones. Sadness, lovingly conveyed ... CayCay

Jesse Day
Date: 7/27/2016 1:17:00 PM

I did lose my mom suddenly and during a difficult time. Thank you for your beautiful comments. Jesse