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My Goodbye “No.†my first thought of the day then more of the same. “No†means to escape the incredibly cruel fate, That’s been served to spill over off life’s plate. “No.†this can’t be right, three family members gone from sight. “No.†again and again till exhaustion takes over and the crying begins. I’d like a cup of poison and a pillow for my head. But I won’t drink to please the devil, I won’t follow those that are dead. “No.†my heart screams to my soul then more of the same. “Shaun, Mom, Sharon,†help me find my way through this pain. “Oh God have mercyâ€, wake me up, wake me up, turn back the clock. I’m afraid I may stop breathing from this gross amount of shock. Mom wasn’t the same once the tumor was found, Six months later she went Heaven bound. Captain 6090 to Chief at Hope Hose, My beautiful son through the ranks he rose. My sister Sharon a life long nurse Never stood a chance against the cancer curse. All three have left me. I feel so alone. I know not how to walk at best, After laying these three angels down to rest. |
Additional Notes:
This is my first attempt at writing after being devastated by the loss of three of my close family members.
My mother passed Jan. 07, my beautiful son Shaun, age 29 on Aug. 6, 07 and my only sister Sharon on Sept. 6, 07.
This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-10-02 16:27:20
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.75000
Hi Deni....this is such a soulful poem and it breaks my heart to read it. I am wondering what happened to your son. From what you have written about him I would guess he was a Fireman....so is my son. My heart just aches for you....why in the world should anyone have to endure this pain. We will never know the answer to that....on this earth anyway. You have written you pain into the words of this gut wrenching poem and done it very well. I have prayed for you and I hope it has helped some but only time can really do that totally. Keep writing....it helps.
Blessings....Marilyn