Come Home

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Come Home I am missing you. Clearly. I did not make dinner, I did not make breakfast, and lunch was a disaster. Your mother came by. Did I tell you? I am missing you. The post man dropped off bills, the refrigerator quit. Your Aunt died, and they want me to hold the services, here at the house? I want to say? I am missing you. The roof started leaking, the part not caved. I don’t care, but the neighbors… they can see in. That would seem to most… a problem? Are you listening? I am missing you. I stopped watering the plants. They all died. I blamed the water shortage. Your mother left in a huff. She liked my roses. Why are you late? I am missing you. The people all left, they were in a hurry. I don’t really know why, there was a fight. Something about marbles in the fishbowl, or fish in the soup? The punch was all wrong… too much “orange” ice cream? I can not say it anymore… I just feel it now, the “you” part. .

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Chris Green

Date: 9/2/2019 8:46:00 AM

The loneliness is felt in this very descriptive piece. When everything falls apart, you are left standing there, watching the dust settle, still seeking the one who would make it all better. This was sad but wonderfully written.

Ann Foster
Date: 9/2/2019 9:06:00 AM

You are so kind. Thank you. Hugs. Ann

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/2/2019 7:40:00 AM

you paint this picture perfectly, the reader can see the world falling apart around you and feel the despair...it makes me want to give an extra hug your way.... great poem....hugs

Ann Foster
Date: 9/2/2019 8:32:00 AM

I will take the hug and send two back, my dear friend. We have all fallen apart, but grief is so funny. Loss it's sister, is a sad twin indeed. We must ever keep moving... We are not alone. The very best day to you. Tiny elves to bring you flowers, when you least expect. They will be striped and polka dot, to cheer and bring you laughter. Ann