The Ballad of Your Loss

The October sky is crying,
   Pelting the ground with tears.
Remembering the days of yore,
   Of when…you was happily here.

The October winds are lonely,
   They can no longer caress your face.
They grope and moan across the prairie,
   Yearning…your warm embrace.

When you left us that August,
   Your departure was too stout.
You used to flood us with presence,
   But now there is a drought. 

As the sky keeps on turning,
   I miss you more each day.
As my heart keeps on beating,
I dedicate to you…my everyday.
   
You will always be the neighbor,
   That never turned an eye.
And I will never forget the day,
   You entered that Autumn sky.

And when I dream of you,
   My soul seems to turn and toss.
For in my heart…will always play,
   The ballad of your loss.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/14/2010 8:03:00 PM
Very beautifully penned.
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Date: 11/1/2010 4:47:00 AM
One of the most sad but beautiful poems Raul,tmfs! Celene.
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Date: 10/22/2010 5:25:00 AM
A tribute poem full of energy and memories Raul.. a nice flow to your rhyme as u relay the poetic story to the reader ... sorry for your loss if a true story my friend.. good to see u here again.. missing your contests ... so much has changed on Soup luv.. happy weekend..
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Date: 10/22/2010 5:16:00 AM
Loved this sad poem, Raul. Especially the first two stanzas. Great writing! Emilia
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Date: 10/22/2010 3:14:00 AM
What an excellent testimonial to the departed. Ejoyed the read and sentiment.
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