When Doves Cry
You were there
when my world came crashing down
and life was but a series of
gasps and chokes
ugly tears and snot smeared faces
you gave reason to my whys
and when there was none
you gave rhyme
but where are you now?
how will I find you?
I cannot reach you
touch you
call out
the doves - they mock me
their cries, a reminder
of my love
hijacked
stolen
stabbed
and slaughtered
while I’m left
Alone
to build a world without you.
Copyright © Tera Johnson-Swartz | Year Posted 2023
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