Ache of Separation
"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." Psalm 18:6 of the King James Bible
Separation angst:
such I loathe to grip me
having experienced it since childhood
yet due to innocence
my mind could not fathom its lamentable reality…
I dreaded Mom’s departure from my presence
yes, even the thought of such left me feeling destitute
thus, whenever she would announce going somewhere
torturous separation-despair afflicted me so much
vexing my soul toward restlessness…
Then in my freshman year in College
never could I forget my heart-wrenching struggle
when Mom brought me to a dormitory
serving as a new home away from family and her care
oh, that indeed engulfed me with awful homesickness…
The greatest blow of separation-distress* hit my being
making me agonize painfully in grief
as Mom’s last breath set me apart from her person
never to be caressed by her pampering touch
and uplifted with music only she can croon...
I thank God for making me move on
with Mom’s sweet memories
enabling me overcome ache of separation
while savoring the joy of her inspiring triumph
knowing that we’ll soon be reunited forever.
April 25, 2021
2nd place, "Writing Prompt - Ache" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 4/26/2021.
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2021
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