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Why did you have to go?

Why did you have to go as soon as you did?
Why did you have to go and leave a hole in my heart when you went away?,
Why can I never ask you for advice again?
Why can we never do the crossword again?

I was so upset when you died,
I still went into school though,
just to get my mind off the pain that I felt,
I know you would’ve been proud of me,

My teacher talked to my dad,
Said I was quieter than normal,
But I think maybe I was trying to be strong, for you,
Maybe I was trying to be strong 

I still sort of remember the funeral,
We were all in black obviously, 
but at the same time, 
we were trying to make it a happy occasion,
A celebration,

Remembering the life, he lived and the fame and experiences you had,
All I wonder is?
All I wonder is?
All I wonder is what life would be like now, if you were still here


Copyright © Tansy Smethurst | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 11/30/2024 9:29:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 11/27/2024 4:11:00 PM

This one hits deep. The repetition of “Why” gives it such a raw, personal feel… like you’re working through the questions and grief in real time. Bravo!
Date: 11/27/2024 3:32:00 PM

nicely done, i understand the sorrow and questioning, thanks poet

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