~One Year Ago ~
The day began with a kiss
and the promise of a soft spring day
Then a life altering knock on my door
today
death did not take a holiday
in the blink of an eye my life stopped
imploding into a million tiny pieces
leaving a gaping hole of darkness within
From the bottom of despairs pit
climbing upwards I struggled
every inch of everyday
putting one foot in front of the other
in a state of trancelike animation
picking up pieces that will make me whole
Searching for a meaning, a purpose
to want to get up each day
to find within myself
the will to start over once again
Breathing in and breathing out
as echoes bounce off my walls
converting my footfalls
into whispered accusations
as I wrestle with acceptance
of what I cannot change
Just like that old song
I finally made it through the rain
Do I want to live in a void, or begin again
lay myself bare to the turbulence
the uncertainty of emotions
accepting what has past before
so I can be open to what will be ?
© April 2005
by Carole Mathys
Peace and love.
(((HUGS)))
Shattering loss--I pray it's based on fiction, but have a feeling it's not
I'm sorry for your loss
Powerfully poignant, emotional poetry--well done
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
~ Mari
peace be with you
I'll keep you in my prayers.
William .....Peace & Love
My sympathies if there was any loss of a friend or family member ... this poem is so very deep emotionally - brilliant work!!
Blessings my friend,
Robert
One again, you write very well. - Bill
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( >tears <
Beautiful Picture
Paul;-]
Thank you for sharing my friend!!
Love Tinka
This is such a sad and intensly emotional poem.
The power of feelings and thoughts here are exquisite.
I'm very truly sorry for your times of sorrow and loss.
My love for you.xo
Tracey
Love,
Eileen
Love, Eileen