Ashes

I'm burning down
The ashes fly
I've lost my love
She said goodbye

Among the ruins
My soul's aflame
Lost and alone 
I cry her name

Long dark night
A living hell
Will this heart heal
Only time will tell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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King  Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 12:50 AM
Very very powerful
Mcguire Avatar
March 16, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Thank you Simon!
Gauthier Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Beautiful poem, Timothy.
Laurie Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 5:05 PM
Hello Timothy … not too many recover fully from a loss, but time can help with some healing - thanks Timothy - Lindsay
Deschler Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 6:02 PM
Beautifully expressed Timothy... Sending wishes for a fully healed heart filled with happiness anew!!
Mcguire Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Thank you Kelly
Cunningham Avatar
February 22, 2020 at 10:35 AM
Losing a loved one takes a long time to get over. Tom
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