An Empty Husk

We now dwell on different planes
Yet still I hear your voice.
Our parting, it was riven     
Neither made the choice. 

A dark shadow claimed you
I raged and burned inside,      
Why were we forsaken
Oceans, have I cried.

Bereft, what am I to do
Heartbroken, I'm alone.
Where do I go from here, 
You were my rock, my home.

Now I drift upon this cloud        
Of grief and endless pain.   
When you were taken from me,  
An empty husk remained.  







Entry for
CONTEST NO 470,ANY FORM OR NONE,ANY THEME,
UP TO A MAX OF 20 LINES Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Brian Strand
25/7/18. Placed 7th.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Lovely, Gary. Congrats on your win.
Smith Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 3:58 PM
Thank you Line :)
Gentry Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations on your win. Raw pain here.
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Thank you Susan :)
Krutsinger Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 4:18 AM
"you were my rock, my home," this conveys such an enormous feeling to the reader. Wow! Congratulations, you earned that win!
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 7:09 AM
Thank you Caren :)
Carber Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 7:38 AM
You convey all too well the sense of unbearable pain, touching on a fear shared by all who love another deeply. Congrats on your win.
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Thank you L.J. :)
Watson Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 5:44 AM
Whether true or fictional, Gary, the sorrow of deep pain was tangible. A well-deserved win!
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Thank you Wendy :)
Man Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 10:30 PM
Broken love is a pain indescribable.. well written and a joy to read!
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Thank you lyric man :)
Sands Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Excellent writing Gary! Well done :)
Smith Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 11:25 AM
Thank you Heidi :)
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