My Fathers' Grave
Today after work I planted flowers at my parent’s grave
Sadness comes over me because no one was saved
Maybe they are in heaven and I have it all wrong
There is still this giant void and they are still gone>
A mountain is in the back drop it reaches for the sky
The green from the trees melts into the blue from the turning sky
Contrast it with dotted white presented by the clouds
What are the rules and are my thoughts allowed?
The sun drops, divides the sky from the ground
The colors explode as they seem to surround
All of a sudden peace enters my heart
I return to memories though we are apart.
My Dad used to body surf with me on his back
My sisters called me the dark shark as if I would attack
Just a simple life but so much I did not get
I wait at the station but there aren’t arrivals yet.
The colors seem to awaken, my darkened soul
I no longer feel I don’t have arms to climb from this hole
Instead I think I have wings and perhaps it’s time to fly
It’s better than the other option just lie down and die.
Darkness is approaching as the colors start to fade
I find I’m in some turmoil from decisions I have made
It seems I always run when perhaps I should have stayed
I should have held my cards instead I put them down and played.
As I sit in the darkness there is a twinkle from above
The stars and the moon remind me of what I love
You don’t need much light to escape from the night
Maybe all I need is another chance to get it right?
Used to think of death much like a setting sun
Not seeing the whole lifetime just what had become
I have seen a little different as the sun gets in my eyes
Time just rushes past me as another day goes by.
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
