September
We had a good thing going
Enjoyed our time in love
Never thought for a moment
I would ever have enough
Things were going so well
I thought I had it all
But then came September
My world began to fall
The visit came that evening
The one I would always dread
A telegram from the division
Told me you were dead
No chance would come to tell you
How much I really loved
Just a box with your remains
To bury in a yard
Deep down I’m just so angry
Why did you have to leave
Each night I prayed to God
To keep you safe for me
I guess I must have missed a night
For now it seems you have gone
One rainy night in September
The month we fell in love
I stand here at your grave now
Not understanding why
You had to go and leave
Before we said goodbye
So many things you will miss
Since you had to go away
One thing I want to tell you
Before I leave this day
A month before you left me
In September’s setting sun
Found out I was expecting
Together we have a son
I wanted to surprise you
When you came back home to me
Wish that I had told you
The blessing he was to be
God’s peace in rest I hope you find
Until we meet again
For no one will ever
Take your place
Within my heart and live
I know one day we will meet again
In heaven by the shore
Just like we did so long ago
Before September came
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.
