Fistfull of Nothing

I look down and see a fist full of nothing,
All that I had and all that I was is like dust in the wind,
The pain in your heart is the only proof I was ever here,
When you think of me I am resurrected, connected to you,
And when you leave,
I will cease to be.

Though we are separated,
I have found life was over-rated,
Because what I now see,
Is more beautiful than I thought it could be.

Remember me in your heart,
Your thoughts,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed,
And the time I died,
For if you think of me, I will never be gone.

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Gauthier Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 6:50 AM
Thanks for the chance to reread this lovely poem, Timothy. A gem.
Mcguire Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 3:29 PM
You are welcome Miss Line!
Awtry Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Very moving. That phrase "fist full of nothing" feels like a slap of reality... and in light of your poem reminds us that only love matters in the end. Glad I found this one!
Gauthier Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 9:38 PM
A wonderful deep and emotive write. Superbly done, Timothy.
Mcguire Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 9:48 PM
Thank you ??
B. Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 7:45 PM
Absolutely beautiful creativity, Timothy!! Such a pleasure to read.. Really touches the heart!!
Mcguire Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Thank you very much!
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