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Something Precious Was Lost

Something so precious was lost Where to look, where to start Oh God, what could I have done To lose the beat of my heart Over a year now it was stolen So coldy ripped from my chest The moment my child was taken My only son laid to rest Nothing I do will replace you No more chances to show you I care Our home now holds only memories Where once it held the love we’d share I thought that time would dull this pain But tears of agony still fall each day A slow warm stream of salty flow For you were stolen away Your room is now my sanctuary Your grave my place of healing In love’s casket your last journey In darkness no more hope or feeling I go every day to your resting place Underneath the tree where you lie In reverance I kneel beside you And say these words as I cry I will love you, son, forever I know your life has started anew But why did you have to leave me When I hadn’t stopped loving you

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Hannah Borke

Date: 6/28/2017 8:33:00 PM

Who did it and why? Did justice run its course?

Wade Greenlee
Date: 4/29/2018 4:09:00 AM

One of his best friends from high school was being "stalked" by her ex-boyfriend and she called him to come over. He went over and talked to the guy. They went into her house and the ex went to his car and got a gun. He then went into the house and shot my son and then shot himself. I guess justice ran it's course, but I would rather let every person free from jail if I could get back my son. Thank you for taking the time to read the poem and helping me share my son with you a little. Peace and love to you, Hannah. We could all use more of both of those.

Ram Ram

Date: 3/8/2017 1:49:00 AM

Beautiful words have flown straight from your heart!! In a quandary as I don't know if I should give kudos to your words or condolences for the loss!!! Would love to read more of your work as that is a way to lighten the burden of the heart!! God speed!!

Wade Greenlee
Date: 3/10/2017 12:26:00 AM

A little bit of both, perhaps. My son was murdered and I have turned to poetry to try and heal. He would be absolutely amazed since he was always the wordsmith. I have written many poems in the last couple of years, and have submitted some raps by my son, as well. You can search for me, I think. Thank you again for your kind and thoughtful words. They do make a difference.