Christopher Goss Poet Free verse

Yesterday's Grace

Her final gift was a crimson package
Topped with a neat little bow
Tied with utmost care and love
It laid forgotten in my closet
But yesterday it was again found
And my eyes became misty
So I chased the shadow of past steps
And found myself at the beach
My heartbeat frantic
My tears fueled a blazing tempest
My thoughts were jumbled
And I dropped the gift on the shore
As I fell upon my knees
My hands fiddled with the bow
And I lifted the lid
To harvest what laid within
Yesterday's grace
For within the crimson package
Nothing was to be found
But a sentence written upon paper
With her last words
"You made me proud"

4/9/2018

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Viv Wigley April 24, 2018 at 6:51 AM How poignant, and suspenseful. Well writ, well done. Regards, Viv Christopher Goss April 24, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thank you!

Susan Gentry April 23, 2018 at 10:31 PM Goodness! Brought tears. Great imagery and build up. Congratulations on your win. Christopher Goss April 24, 2018 at 10:03 AM Thank you for reading!

Alexis Y. April 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM Hi Christopher, You made good use of the chosen words.This well written piece tugged at the heart strings. Congratulations on your 1st place win :-) Alexis Christopher Goss April 23, 2018 at 8:24 PM Thank you very much.

FJ Thomas April 23, 2018 at 2:58 PM Oh wow Christopher, you've made me teary-eyed. So beautiful. Congrats on your placement :) Christopher Goss April 23, 2018 at 5:13 PM Thank you!

Joseph May April 23, 2018 at 1:14 PM A beautiful heartfelt write Christopher...Congrats on your win.. Christopher Goss April 23, 2018 at 5:13 PM Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2018 at 2:55 PM I would be shocked if this did not actually happen, as I am there, reading this tribute, and my eyes are weak with the love of it. Well done; took me immediately to a feeling place, which I try to hide well. Christopher Goss April 9, 2018 at 4:53 PM Thank you.

Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 1:07 PM What a most endearing poem. So sentimental and sweet. Well penned, Christopher. Christopher Goss April 9, 2018 at 1:22 PM Thank you. I had some difficulties with this one!