Where are you?

I am here
you didn't show up
death is not an excuse
I will put more coins
in the parking meter
if I have too
until
I run out of coins
then run out of tears
	why oh why

tickets and fines
	who cares?
		

my purse is empty
I have run out of breath
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kaufman Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Hi Arthur, Although the pain of your loss is such a deep void in your heart I am glad to see that you are able to process it so well with your creative pen. No one in our culture takes the time to properly grieve now a days. It's so important to give the heart time to heal. This is such a touching poem.
Vaso Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Thank you so much, you know, sometimes when I read such kind words and support it gives me hope for humanity, when I see so many dark days. I don't even mean for me, I mean for so many who are suffering.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 9:23 AM
What a sad write/story. I am so very sorry. I feel your grief in each line. Tears can help one to heal....  Have A Blessed Day/Weekend Writing Away.............
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:32 AM
You are very kind, thank you.
Beaufort Avatar
June 22, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Arthur, many here are with you and feel your grief. We can't help tearing as you express it with such grace and feeling. The hurt is real and you can take all the time you need to process this loss. Please keep letting us know how you feel. It's actually a help to many who deal with this to know we are not alone.
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Very kind words Duke, much appreciated.
Onclaud Avatar
June 17, 2024 at 8:34 AM
What a heart- tugging piece, arthur! How are you? I'm here once more after years of absence!
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Welcome back, and thank you!
Canerdy Avatar
June 16, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Concise and heart-wrenching, Arthur. Janice
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Thank you for kind words!
Severo Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
I came to re read this this poem,I feel the deep pain in this poetry, xoxo peace and love
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:30 AM
You are very kind Hugs
Greenhough Avatar
June 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Poem is interesting. It sounds like a wait too long.
Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Well, I am not sure about this one, but if the person is dead, unless God intervenes, they won't show up. It will be like King David in the Bible, "I can't bring him back, but I can go to him". That was what he said when his child died. Sara K
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Thank you Sara, very kind words.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Death is so final, but we must be strong. in adversity.
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Yes Victor, still so hard to deal with, thanks!
Manassian Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Please message me if it helps. The grieving process is long and arduous. It helps to have friends. Very moving write.
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Thank Eileen :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Hello author, If you need to talk i am here for you Author. I have coins to. Do not be ashamed to weep. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Hello Author, Okay , just a thought: I am here if you need to chat. yo are welcome my friend. /Darlene/ Take care.
Vaso Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 11:14 PM
I am only sad, and I cant stop weeping, thanks for such nice support.
Rolland Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 2:14 AM
just wonderful, so touching and creative poem, thanks poet
Vaso Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Very kind of you Yann. Merci
Severo Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 1:48 AM
You will make me cry, hugs.
Vaso Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Sorry Aurore, he loved you too as you know.
M  Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 1:39 AM
I feel your deep sorrow Arthur…Sending Cuddles and kindness ….Debx
Vaso Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Thank you Deb, much appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 1:18 AM
- I'm here :))) - hugs
Vaso Avatar
June 11, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise, is a comfort to know!
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