-Fractured Soul

Shes sits in her worn out familiar chair
As the sun wakes for the day
Her being weary before the day begins
From wishing her life away

Nothing matters anymore
Old now, completely bereft
He’s been gone a few months 
Alone , nothing left

They lost their only child 
As a beautiful young adult
A lifetime of grieving 
Being the result

It should never be that way
Your child leaves earth before you
Their profound,pure love for each other
Is how they got through

She sits motionless ,eyes closed 
Her mind consumed of days gone by
Her whole being aches , tears fall
She breathes one loud , last sigh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Allison Avatar
October 11, 2023 at 2:45 PM
I am so choked up at the scene that i am at a loss what to say Deb, this is the most poignant piece of poetry I have read in a long while, a huge fave. i cant imagine the pain of losing a child , then a spouse and being so alone in this world. hugs jan xx
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