Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

I Had Lost My Sun

I have to get this right! Old Gus settled.
My first essay without Miss Edward’s help.
For a contest; so it wouldn’t be right.
My feet were mammoth, I tried to collect them.

Old Gus’s ears perked up. He was gone.
Raccoon or opossum maybe.
A tribute to my mom I thought,
Remembering her smile, her laugh, her hug.

I was seven when flu took her.
Came home from school to find out.
Dad grieving so hard.  Bad time.
He had lost a wife. I had lost my sun.

Dad peeked in. How’s it going, son?
He gave me a nod. Anything I can do?
He was not demonstrative. Not a toucher.
“She was a hugger,” I wrote. “I miss that the most.”

Written 9-30-2019
Contest: Realism Art Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper   Photo Selected: #2

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Eve Roper October 25, 2019 at 5:21 PM Caren, a heartbreaking write, I like I lost my sun line. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Alexis Y. October 23, 2019 at 12:48 PM Hi Karen, You created such an heartfelt narrative for the photo. Congratulations on your 2nd place win.:-) Alexis Caren Krutsinger October 25, 2019 at 5:39 AM Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues October 23, 2019 at 7:44 AM Love this emotive write! Congratulations, Caren! Caren Krutsinger October 25, 2019 at 5:39 AM Thanks Kim.

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2019 at 7:58 PM oh what a heart breaker. You ended this perfectly, Caren. Great tender little story. Congrats for the win. Caren Krutsinger October 25, 2019 at 5:39 AM Thank you my friend.

Jan Allison October 21, 2019 at 2:21 AM I have tears at your poem Caren especially the final stanza which broke my heart, Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Caren Krutsinger October 21, 2019 at 8:45 AM Thank you Jan.