Firsts

Grief comes,settles in the veins
And then come the firsts
Needling it to rise and erupt
Crash and clamor

First time as I land and inhale
The air of my land
Will it feel arid and alien
Without your breath mixed in it?

First time my sallow eyes 
Searching for a glimpse of you
In the collage of faces
Known and Unknown

Written on:02/27/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kinch  Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 9:09 AM
A fabulous poem depicting grief. Such an awful time in life to live.
Dutta Avatar
March 2, 2017 at 8:44 PM
So emotional. I can feel. Nice Piece.
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2017 at 6:01 PM
Deep!! And beautifully written.
Turner Avatar
February 28, 2017 at 8:52 AM
Don't get me started on these, Mrs Sara. There were too many to name. Very sad!!
Smith Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Heartbreaking Sara...my prayers go out to you.
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