Ahlumile Mateta Poet Free verse

When you passed away...

When you passed away
The lights became dark
Down the tunnels of life,I went 
Where darkness was the only light


Then the quietness of rain started 
With the reminder of loneliness, it sang.
Then I looked above 
The sky seemed to be saying something 
And there was something written as well


I saw your welcoming,warm arms
I saw the love in your smile...
But suddenly,I saw your shadow 
Everything was mute,my breaths were gone


And my eyes were the only thing that cried
I am now captured in my empty existence 
Shut all the lights!

I don't want to see anymore. 

~AHLUMILE MATETA

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Beata Agustin September 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome 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.

Alison A Smith September 1, 2026 at 1:49 AM This is a deeply moving free verse poem, Ahlumile. The way your stanza breaks mirror the waves of grief is very effective, guiding the reader from the initial darkness into a fleeting, hopeful vision in the sky, before dropping back into a profound sense of loss. Your use of light and dark imagery throughout is beautifully handled, and that final, raw plea—"Shut all the lights!"—leaves a powerful, lingering emotional impact. Thank you for sharing such a poignant piece.