What About Me
I heard ‘sorry for your loss”
I replied’ thank you for your condolence”
Is my life also over?
It is for the departed
Is life now worth living?
I am so broken hearted.
No words to hear
Or touches to feel
Life is a burden
It’s so unreal.
A mask I must wear
To hide my sullen face
With open arms I reach out
But feel no warm embrace.
No spirit left, that died too
On that very same day,
I must go on living
Life is here to stay
Can my devastation be uplifted?
How do I do that all alone?
I never thought about this before
For me this was something unknown.
Life is still within me
My love has lost that gift,
Life handed me a lemon
Do you catch my drift?
What will I feel in time to come?
Are there answers outside my window?
Who will guide me thru this deprivation?
I don’t want to be a widow.
Where is the hope that I should hold?
Is there light that I cannot foresee?
I am despondent I cannot wait
How much time will there need be?
I must keep my head above water
It’s the only way to survive
I need to stand tall and not falter
I will listen closely and honestly strive.
Please don’t leave me in such despair
Grant me courage and fortitude,
Call upon me with divine words
Present me refinement for this mood.
A purpose in life was granted
Created and blessed by God as a gift
Times will be difficult in my search
How do I find meaning and a lift.
Days will feel like nights
Darkness surrounds me every hour,
I must change my outlook on life
Please Lord, grant me that special power.
I have a need to find comfort
This is a first step I must take,
I could lie here in misery and feel sad
She would say ‘go on living for your sake”.
In Genesis, we find the beginning of creation
A special meaning and purpose in life,
Spirituality and faith is necessary
To overcome adversities and exceed in strife
Thank you Lord for listening and caring
Shedding light to show the way
Answering my prayer to fulfillment
I will follow you each day.
Copyright © Douglas Pederson | Year Posted 2019
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