You Should've Stayed
Don’t let guilt
be the thing that drives you
away from sanity.
Eventually, everything
you feel
will be set free.
Honestly, I never thought
I’d care so much
that you’re gone—
but I miss you.
And now I know I was wrong.
Why did God have to take you away?
Couldn’t He see
you were still needed here?
Mom needs you.
So do your kids.
Dad pretends not to care—
but inside,
the feelings still exist.
Why did you leave?
You should’ve fought harder
to stay alive.
We miss you
as the days go by.
I see your face
every time I close my eyes…
but it’s not the same
without you here.
With you gone,
the days
just fade
away.
Copyright © Sarah Moncada | Year Posted 2012
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