James Fraser Poet Couplet

Taken, Never Forsaken

When I try to look back, it hurts to start
A mother I was now in continual broken heart

In the innocence of that Sunday quietly shopping away
When my thoughts to humanity go in angered astray

One minute he held my hand, the next he was gone
In suspended silence I float amidst stared public throng

Questions through confusion as to where I stood last
Still feeling his hand, that loving maternal grasp

Lights became brighter, louder were the voices
Still confusion abounds in sporadic lost choices

Who could have taken him, where has he gone
So many voices not singing the same song

Continually I dream about these words you've just read
To the end of my days I can't think of him dead



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Dinda Minardi April 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM a very sad poem. How happy turned sorrow as fast as blink of an eye. well penned and really deep. thanks for visiting my page, James. I thought what you wrote for Coleen is really nice and uplifting, it seemed like you've been real friends for so long. :)

Hidden Sister April 5, 2013 at 11:24 PM This is so sad, a small child was lost here last weekend. This describes the pain perfectly. Message me on your thoughts on how to perfect my writings. Trying to get back into it after years of not writing. Thanks for your comments.

Debbie Duncan March 30, 2013 at 3:14 PM very good write, but sad, congrats on your win, well deserved, you have a blessed Easter Sunday ;}

Poet Destroyer A January 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM Hello James,, congratulations with your amazing win.. xox~PD

Poet Destroyer A January 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM James, sad recurring feelings to have and expose through your poems. like you said never forsaken... xoolio ~PD

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2013 at 4:49 PM James you told this sad tale with a realistic emotion. It's great to see you on a winners list. congratulations.

Debbie Guzzi January 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM Always glad to see your name in lights well worth a second read. Conrad's on your winning writes. Light & Love

Kim Merryman January 20, 2013 at 7:46 PM Such a horrific tragedy when a child is taken. You portrayed the setting of such an event very well. Congrats on your win, James! Love, Kim

Rachel Kovacs January 20, 2013 at 3:25 PM Congrats!

Christopher Bunton January 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM Congratulations on your win!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 20, 2013 at 11:14 AM Congratulations on your winning spot with this sacra one James xx

Sheila Wilson January 16, 2013 at 12:23 AM Very moving. a mother's worst nightmare

Poet Destroyer A January 12, 2013 at 1:14 PM of course James, a loss with much sorrow we should not hope to endure, ~PD

Sara Kendrick January 12, 2013 at 5:13 AM Interesting voice that you have used in this one..That kind of happening has got to be terrible for a mother and a father..Very emotive and descriptive work..Sara James Fraser January 12, 2013 at 5:22 AM Thank you Sara :)

Mehnaz Veetil January 11, 2013 at 4:57 PM Sad and disturbing....but you have put it delicately and honestly... To purge it out in writing,anything and everything,I feel relieved. Perhaps you do too.....take care.... Love,Mehnaz James Fraser January 12, 2013 at 3:10 AM Thank you Mehnaz :)

Debbie Guzzi January 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM The universal plight of all mothers who lose their child too soon! Good one Jamie Light & Love James Fraser January 12, 2013 at 3:04 AM Thank you kindly 'Head Mistress' :) xx

Debra Squyres January 11, 2013 at 4:09 PM I'll not share a similiar story for it's something I don't do, but only say I feel this deeply in my being and read with understanding. You have treated this tenderly, honestly and with love and for that I applaud this write !! Bless you !! James Fraser January 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM Debra, as with all poems of such, I'll always treat them with tenderness and understanding. Feel free to share your story, as I'll reciprocate with my own story. Have a lovely weekend :)