The Death of Life

When you think of death, you think it will be hard to face
But when you come face to face with death,
You know your loved one could never be replaced.

My mum brought me into this world and taught me 
All the things that i need to know,
Mum taught me love, how to love 
And helped my personality to grow.

Now I've grown into a young woman i have confidence,
Knowledge and maturity beyond my years,
But having all this doesn't stop the tears!

And so i have learnt to count the tears as a blessing,
For each time i shed a tear, i can hear mum say
"Dont cry darling Im still here."

Months go on and people resume life like normal, but  my pain doesn't ease
And i try to go on with a hole in my heart,
And the feeling that its being squeezed.

I have people offering me support that i feel is out of pity
And i have people happy to lend a hand,
Im scared to take their hand because
I have already lost my best friend!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Agustin Avatar
January 10, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 2:08 PM
Belinda, thank you for sharing. A pleasure to read... SKAT
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