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Lost

Lost amongst the tattered ruins of yesterdays dreams I wander uncertain of my own fate. Screams in the distance pull me back from the edge of loneliness.

 I hold onto the pain to stay alive.

Cruelty is my companion as i journey to a destiny yet to be revealed. Strength escapes me on the coldest of nights huddled alone with my memories. The tears fall drowning the giggles that once filled my ears. His face a distant longing. I almost wonder if he was ever there at all.

The pitter patter of tiny foot steps echo in my fears.

Please I wish for them to leave me, and yet I so cherish their haunting lullaby so I can remember what it is to feel joy.

My son you are lost, but I will find you. 
A mothers love never dies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Ajmal Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 3:08 PM
A very beautiful written poem, it s really sad, but if your son left you, got lost or die, if he s alive then I really pray that he returns back to you however I m new on this site and have topics that will interest you and I would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them and give your honest reviews about them
Ink-U-Script Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 3:34 AM
Wow...this is intense...I felt each line!!!!
Raven Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Hi Ashley, Congratulations on your win in the contest. The pain and sadness is felt by the reader. This piece touches the heart and stirs the imagination within. An excellent piece that tugs at the heart....Mike.
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July 23, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Ashley, I enjoyed the audio so much... I just hope to see you work on the format.... hugs... Congratulations...Hope to see you stop by my blog *Female Spirit* always and forever ~Linda~
Raynes Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 11:20 PM
Ashley, this is so sad, so vivid. thank you for sharing.
Smith Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 7:28 PM
A sadness overcomes me with this piece Ashley. As a father of 4 I cant imagine losing one. I see the pain in my sister at times with her having lost a child. You expressed the pain very well.
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