Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

That Dreaded Day

I
 count 
the weeks
the days
the hours
until the dreaded day arrives
the day that you were taken
the very time
the very moment
the very second
you were gone
so cruelly picked
so out of the blue
so why ~ I ask
did they choose you

My darling boy
the dearest husband
sweet loving father
and loyal friend
Whom I wonder made the choice
on that day your life would end
I wish I knew the answer
I wish I could have known
I would have held you as you went
I would have told you of my love
I would have been there at the end
to hold your hand ~ to say goodbye
to watch your sweet soul soar up high
my only son ~ my precious one
please let me know that you are now
somewhere safe with those you loved
patiently waiting up above 
for us below ~ who loved you so
My Son ~ please somehow let us know



Written 1st September 2020
as the 1st anniversary fast approaches…


Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 6
Sponsor Brian Strand 
N/A

Contest SECOND CHANCES FOR ANY N/A ANY CONTEST IN SEPTEMBER 2020
Sponsor Chantelle Anne Cooke 
7th PLACE  in a PREMIER CONTEST

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Sam Kauffman October 1, 2020 at 12:39 PM Still eloquent words of grief and grieving, Ann. My heart breaks for you. Congratulations on your loving, tender, mother's prayer of loss as your heart continues to somehow heal. Sending you prayers of comfort my friend. Ann Gilmour October 1, 2020 at 1:41 PM Bless you dear Sam for your kind words of comfort, I really appreciate it my dear friend and thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2020 at 4:41 AM - A heartbreaking poem, Ann ... beautifully written - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour September 25, 2020 at 3:35 PM Bless you dear Anne-Lise for your kind words and apologies for the delay in answering. Thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Wade Greenlee September 8, 2020 at 11:57 PM Tomorrow is my only son's Angelversary and I came here to find the courage to face it again. I found your poem and wanted to send my love, peace, and understanding. I am so sorry for your loss. We walk a lonely road and I hope you have found some peace on your grief journey. Ann Gilmour September 9, 2020 at 12:29 PM Ohh bless you Wade I am so sorry to hear your son has passed too. I truly appreciate your kind words of comfort my friend ~ I have soup mailed you... With kindest thoughts for tomorrow from Ann xx

Tom Cunningham September 8, 2020 at 5:39 AM Time marches on Ann but the pain never goes away, thinking of you. Tom Ann Gilmour September 9, 2020 at 12:25 PM So many thanks Tom for your continued words of comfort my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit September 8, 2020 at 5:13 AM My thoughts and prayers reach out to you and your family. May you find comfort as time passes. Heartfelt, touching poem, Ann. Ann Gilmour September 9, 2020 at 12:24 PM Bless you dear Vijay for your prayers my friend and I thank you for your kindness. With kindest thought Ann xx

Sigrid Ermine September 8, 2020 at 3:23 AM ... Deeply sorry.... He is so proud of your bravery in the devastation.. Poem is a massive step. Ann Gilmour September 9, 2020 at 12:23 PM such lovely words Sigrid... I really appreciate your visit my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison September 8, 2020 at 3:20 AM aww Ann my heart goes out to you , cant believe its nearly a year since he passed away so suddenly, you are in my thoughts :-( hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour September 9, 2020 at 12:21 PM Dearest Jan, thank you my sweet friend for your kindness and support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx