Shani Fassbender Poet Free verse

You Are Gone

I’m lost everyday when I wake, at the emptiness lying next to me
When I read the morning paper, the news is not to share
My coffee is never waiting for me anymore, neither is your kiss
Solitary walks are shortened, without companionship
The meals do not taste the same, the flavor you added is missing
I fall asleep watching movies, and books hold no interest
Some of the light has vanished from the day
As more of the darkness is invading my nights
While I’m sleeping, in my dreams you tease 
I dread all the tomorrows, where you will not be

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM Congratulations on your win in Debbie's "Emote" contest Shani. So wonderful to see you entering and winning in the contests. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud June 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM awwwh, divine!! congrats with huggs, shani.. keep on shining!;) huggs

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM Congrats to you Shani! One could definitely feel that loneliness here, especially after losing a loved one...this write just tugs at the heartstrings

Shani Fassbender June 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM Thank you everyone. Debbie, I thought we were not supposed to label it with the emotion...darn...I was going for loneliness. Sorry for tears, Carolyn, but I guess that means I did a good job with my words. Joyce, this is not an emotion that I've ever had to deal with; I just picked one and started writing.

Joyce Johnson June 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM I know this feeling, but if this is a new loss it will get better but never leave of cours.e Love, Joyce

Carolyn Devonshire June 22, 2011 at 3:55 PM Dear Shani, your poem brought tears to my eyes. The despondency you describe is just how one feels after losing a loved one. Beautifully written, my friend, and now a favorite for me. Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM Congrats Shani on your excellent win in the Emote contest with this splendid entry my friend.. enjoy another top ten sweet success with luv..

Debbie Guzzi June 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM Congrad's Shani, I was unsure of the emotion it could have been sorrow, depression, lonliness if labeled it might have been higher ;) Most of all you had me there with you "missing" a significant other...Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM specially emotional Shani and written so well and expressed to impress on every angle of broken relationship .. a wonderful energy to this piece luv..