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Incomplete

She may say, "I'm fine",
He may say, "I'm okay",
However, the void inside of them,
Increases every day.
They endeavour to carry on,
Disguising their pain,
Although knowing,
Life won't be the same again.
No parent should experience,
The pain they're going through,
The loss of their child,
Of a love forever true.
The emptiness they carry,
Deep inside their souls,
Nothing to complete the space,
That once made them whole.
She may say, "I'm fine",
He may say, "I'm okay",
However, a parent should never outlive their child,
My heart is with them every day.

Copyright © Kay Roberts | Year Posted 2018

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Wade Greenlee Date: 8/18/2018 11:53:00 PM I lost my only child and this poem says it all, including the love I have been shown since that dreadful day. I have found that there is still love in the world, and your words have affirmed that. Thank you. Login to Reply Kay Roberts Date: 8/21/2018 2:24:00 PM Oh Wade, I am deeply sorry for your loss, you have my sincerest sympathies. I can never begin to imagine your pain, I can only hope my words brought you some peace. Keep your memories with you. With love and kindest regards

Lyric Man Date: 7/10/2018 11:51:00 PM Kay.. You're my midnight read tonight.. try to squeeze in a couple of good poems before bedtime.. so glad I found your creative work! Login to Reply Kay Roberts Date: 7/11/2018 6:02:00 PM Wow, Lyric Man. Thank you. Your complimentary words have been greatly received and appreciated. I hope you found my work interesting and it didn't bore you to sleep :) Kindest Regards and Sweet Dreams

Casarah Nance Date: 7/10/2018 3:42:00 PM It is a sadness that is comparable to anything else in the world, although I do not know, I can sympathize. hugs Login to Reply Kay Roberts Date: 7/11/2018 5:56:00 PM Hi Casarah, thank you for your kind words and I like you am fortunate enough to not to have experienced this pain, I can sympathise too. I was inspired by a sculpture called "Melancholy". Someone had likened it to the feeling of losing a child. I just went from there. Thank you once again. Best Wishes and Hugs too.

Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2018 1:17:00 PM I know the feeling well, Kay. A very sad subject for this well written poem. I love the lines, "nothing to complete the space that once made them whole". The truth is death should bring loved ones closer but reality is it usually tears it apart. Wonderful to read you again:) Login to Reply Kay Roberts Date: 7/11/2018 5:52:00 PM Hello there stranger. I hope you are keeping well. Thank you for your kind words and I can relate to the "truth is death should brig loved ones closer but reality is, it usually tears them apart". Best Wishes