My Rock

As the city unwinds
and street lights dimmer,
my shadow can be seen
silhouetting the river.

The water is icy,
I am lost in thought,
driven by determination,
in search of my rock.

I know you are out there,
somewhere near,
come a little closer to me;
for I am not to fear.

Your past is dark
and haunts your soul,
I  honour your presence,
you are never alone.

The future is now,
right here at this moment,
Please hear my voice
It is comfort, you once said. 

I know you feel lost
and there is no way out,
I beg you please,
to shout;  just shout.

You are my rock
the one whom I respect,
don't leave this way;
I will never forget.

My body is quivering
the fear is real
you are my rock,
I will help you to heal.

Not like this
me alone by the river,
you out there, lost,
we will get through this together.

I hear nothing from you
as the sirens draw near,
my screams now blood chilling,
though you are unable to hear.

You are one with the river
I have lost my rock,
selfish are you
for this memory you left.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Inman Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM
I just re-read my comment to you on this one, what a horrible person I am, that sounds so harsh and yet you were still gracious. (sorry)
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Thanks about my walnut tree. I had just gone through cancer surgery last summer and the leaves were a sign of hope for me.
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 4:24 PM
wow, such a moving piece this is, dear. You have a knack for putting very effective endings to your poems. I really liked finding this one. Can you see I am working my way upward and soon I will have read all your poems?
Marie Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 4:38 PM
...your comments are so fun and happy Andrea..thank you for all the smiles and insights...i appreciate you :-) ...your walnut tree has been on my mind..i am off to visit :-)
Callus Avatar
March 23, 2017 at 4:08 PM
Once again I feel anguish seeping out of your words, Lynn. The loss of your 'rock' is strongly felt; a memory that will haunt the mind for a very long time. Regards // paul
Marie Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 4:40 PM
...Thank you so much Paul for your keen thoughts and kind words.:-)
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