Final Goodbye

This pain is so intense
I never thought I would have to bear
This enormous feeling of emptiness
knowing you’re no longer there

I try to ignore the dead silence 
that endlessly screams your name 
but my efforts to shut it out 
Is just a painful silly game

Your time with me has expired 
our journey has come to a close
to think you would be here forever
Was just selfish of me i suppose

But now i must accept 
and face the painful fact 
that the knowledge of our fate
is never really exact

So now I must face my fear 
and say my final goodbye
Continue to be strong 
and pretend not to cry

I know you are safe
and not suffering anymore 
as you step across the threshold 
of heavens golden front door
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nunez Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Poignant in its sorrow. The poem leaves a prick of pain. Thank you for sharing, Thomas. My sympathy...Kim Patrice
Makama Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM
I had a fantastic read. I will really love to read more of your work....
Allison Avatar
November 20, 2014 at 4:37 PM
my heart goes out to you - my dad is terminally ill and its so tough to deal with:-( hugs hugs Jan xx
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