The Day You Went Away
I came to say goodbye
Because I only said "hi"
It happened so fast
The hi came
My name happened
Your name happened
A life became
You called me "my wonderful daughter"
You cared
You loved all
You were patient
You loved peace
The day you went away, I had the worst nightmare
At noon, in broad daylight during my nap
Subconsciously
I was terrified of death
Yet that was the only thing that I felt I needed
I stood on top of the highest building and gravity was pulling me down
I feared death
I wanted death
I woke up angry and scared
I said my prayers asking for the safety of all my loved ones
I wasn't ready to let go of anyone
Not even myself
But an angel was already home
Goodbye
Till we meet again
Copyright © Njeri Hunjeri | Year Posted 2015
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