My Last Visit Grief

The day I got the call,
                                                     
I argued it could not be you.
                                           
I ran to fill my suitcase,
                                                   
then off to the airport.
                                                     
I prayed and prayed,
                                                       
please keep you alive until I can see you just one more time.
God heard my prayers,
                                                 
I was able to see you lying there almost dead.
                   
One A.M. the call came in,
                                               
you were gone never to be seen again.
                             
The next year was hell,
                                                   
I could not sleep for thinking of you.
Date Written: 4/23/2021
Note: True Story
2 Place
Grief in 12 lines or less Contest Judged: 4/27/2021
 
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Sambourne Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Heartbreaking write, Paula. May you find peace + comfort in your memories of a dear lost mate. Sincerely, Brian
Goldsmith Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 8:37 AM
Thanks for reading and for writing. This is from many year ago, a life time ago. Have a blessed day writing away..............
Theraven Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Paula, Is it right that I'm glad for the last visit? Truth isn't always kind, when 'One A.M' comes to call. May you sleep soundly through the nights, my wish for you. -Richard
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Thanks for reading and for writing. This is from many year ago, a life time ago. Yet some days it seems like yesterday. I do sleep now, thank God. I am blessed. Have a blessed day writing away..............
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