Missing

MISSING

Today she walked into your room 
And saw your empty chair
It has not sunk in yet
That you are no longer there

She thinks of the good times you had
Your laughter and your smile
Your kindness and affection
Your inimitable style

You were never one to judge
Treated everyone the same
When someone had a problem
It was to you they always came

Always a good listener
A true and loyal friend
All who encountered you
Knew on you they could depend

Six months have passed, Six long long months
No-one knows where you went
Your bank account has not been touched
Not one penny has been spent

Are you living on the streets?
Have you changed your name?
Did someone else commit a crime
And you thought you'd get the blame?

Did you have an argument
Or is it money that you owe?
Did you feel afraid or threatened
Why, oh why did you go?

A missing person ad on Facebook 
Has had five thousand views
Members of your family 
Have appealed on tv news

You may have seen your face
On a newspaper today
Please contact someone if your able
Let someone know you are ok

The room's you way you left it
But without you it looks bare
Your mum's greatest wish is to look in
And see you sitting in that chair
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kinch  Avatar
January 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM
A nightmare for any parent to go through. Well written.
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