Alone

They would not let me hold her as she died
I stood outside her window in the rain
Oh, she was alone as I watched and cried
Damn this pandemic that brought us this pain


7-26-20
Contest: Four Lines
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France

July 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Larry, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance

Larry Bradfield

July 29, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Thank you, this one meant a lot to me.

Andrea Dietrich

July 29, 2020 at 1:32 PM

so touching. VERY well written and congrats for the well deserved win.

Larry Bradfield

July 29, 2020 at 10:46 PM

Thank you Andrea. We never know when hard times are coming do we?

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 29, 2020 at 11:22 AM

A painfully timely piece. Congratulations for your top win. xomo

Larry Bradfield

July 29, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Thank you, PT.

Line Gauthier

July 28, 2020 at 7:12 PM

A very powerful piece, Larry. Our heart certainly feels the pain of those who suffer loss during these difficult times. But it's quite another thing to actually live through it, I can't imagine...

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Yes, thank you. I was surprised at how hard it really is. Did not know.

Jan Allison

July 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM

a very topical piece Larry, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Thanks, Jan

Aditi Mishra

July 28, 2020 at 1:17 PM

What a painful tale of emotions Larry. Congratulations on your win!

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Thank you for your kindness

Mystic Rose Rose

July 28, 2020 at 12:11 PM

Larry you touch my heart with these 4 heart felt lines, congrats on your win dear poet. xo

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Thank you!!

John Watt

July 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM

Can't imagine the pain on both sides of that window. So sorry for your loss, and the circumstances that made it even harder. Congratulations on your deserved win, Larry

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Thank you, John.

John Hamilton

July 28, 2020 at 8:27 AM

Congrats Larry on the win, little consolation...considering....

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Thanks, John

Carolyn Devonshire

July 28, 2020 at 8:14 AM

Larry, I sincerely hope this didn't happen to you. Perhaps the only thing harder than losing a loved one is not to be able to touch or hold them in their final moments because of the virus. A very moving poem, deserving of its top honors. Congratulations!

Larry Bradfield

July 28, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Thanks, Carolyn. Sadly it did happen to me last week. Just past our 40th anniversary