Marilene Evans Poet Free verse

So Sad, Mama

SO SAD, MAMA

                        I dreamt of you last night,
            the very first time since you passed away.
Woke up this morning wondering, was it because I was
following up on your headstone yesterday, asking for an update?

                        Been almost six months since you
passed on and I still have not shed a tear. 
How I wish I could cry, let tears run down.

Maybe, tears would wash away the sadness, hurt, pain that
            our estrangement caused; a weak, frail, fragile bond. 
                        Never nurtured, never strengthened at all. 

You gave me to your sister when I was one;
            but only knew after you passed on that you never
      told Papa until I was gone
                        and it broke his heart.  So sad, Mama! 
  

7/13/21    Writing Prompt - Fragmented Spaces Poetry
                Constance La France

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Constance La France August 17, 2021 at 8:19 AM Marilene, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt, Fragmented Spaces, using my created form. You made my form look beautiful, well done, such a sad thing you experienced that still haunts you ~Constance

Bhawana Pant August 14, 2021 at 12:22 AM Congratulations on your win ,Evans.Very poignant. Marilene Evans August 14, 2021 at 9:21 AM Thank you, Bhawana. Have a great day.

Eve Roper August 13, 2021 at 9:10 PM Marilene , congratulations on your win in Constance's contest . Hugs Eve Marilene Evans August 13, 2021 at 11:33 PM Thanks so much, Eve. Have a good week-end.

Paula Goldsmith August 13, 2021 at 12:06 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What an amazing story/write. Life is filled with hurt and heart break. So Very Sorry. Sometimes one cannot cry and that is OK. I have learned one cannot change the past. May you find peace. Today, be blessed.................... Marilene Evans August 13, 2021 at 12:19 PM Thanks so much, Paula. Yes, we just have to accept what we cannot change, no matter how heart breaking. I had so many of them, this is just one. I am so grateful for His presence in my life that kept me going through the life path He laid for me.

Sam Kauffman August 13, 2021 at 11:17 AM Your story is filled with such pain, Marilene - heartbreak. You have skillfully aticulated the sense of abandonment. My heart breaks for you. But, I send you congratulations on your win. In my prayers. Sending you blessings of continuing consolation. Marilene Evans August 13, 2021 at 12:09 PM Thank you, thank you Sam. I appreciate you sending me blessings. Your consolation eases the pain. Have a Blessed week-end.

Christuraj Alex August 13, 2021 at 8:09 AM Tough times. A very beautiful write. Congratulations on your win! Marilene Evans August 13, 2021 at 12:06 PM Thanks, Christuraj. I appreciate it.

Jennifer Fenn July 13, 2021 at 1:49 PM Wow! What heartache you’ve had to deal with. I’m sorry! Great poem about it. The Emotions you evoke makes me feel them with you. Marilene Evans July 13, 2021 at 2:48 PM Thanks so much, Jennifer for letting me know how my poem moved you. Thank you too for your emotional support. I appreciate it tremendously.