Notes About The Poem

Written to encapsulate the feelings in the aftermath of heartbreak, and how difficult it can be to break old habits, or to want to let go of them.

My New Old Mourning Routine

There are tears mixed 
into the pancake batter
sun is still obfuscated 
by the window shades
without sunshine, I still 
wind up a morning person
Tobacco clings to me, 
where your scent would be
sewn with many memories 
into the mesh of myself
a premature family crest, 
stained and worn

The new day shows 
only one outcome remains
the eggs are runny, 
my nose sniffles into an arid oasis
no sunny side seems 
to show up these days
I wake up to an empty pillow, 
your space hollow through
but I still cannot but help myself 
from making breakfast for two.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wraith Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM
The loss is profound here, visceral and heavy. We’ll done.
Kelly Avatar
April 11, 2024 at 6:51 PM
the loss is still felt today, and it will be forever. life carries on with what it gives us, and its all about how we manage the load. have a great evening Edward
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