Dead to the world........

by Ciara   Oct 24, 2008


Once upon a December,
Unfortunately something I remember,
This one cold night, a long time ago
I fell for the man who let himself go.

A bitter taste upon this night
Something so severe that gave me a fright,
Sprawled on the floor I ran to his side
But it was too late he had already died.

My son in the background a tear in his eye
My mum screaming "Oh why, Oh why"
I held him close so he could feel my heart beat again.

His hands where cold,
But his eyes where still bold and blue,
I let my heart linger over his dead ridged body
Broken in side I felt all numb, and helpless

Gone in the wind
Dead to the world
Left all alone...with no one but the cold

I struggle everyday
I wonder what to say
To my 10 month old son.
When he asks one day.

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  • 16 years ago

    by kelleyana

    Waw really tragic. My eyes are filled with tears.
    This will be difficult to talk about with your child, yet i think he should know. I suggest( as michael had said) the use of simple words to explain , like he's no longer of this world ...
    hugs, kel

  • 16 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    You have portrayed so much raw emotion into this. From the first stanza to the last..a fatal tale that is oh so true. ((hugs))

    The worst part is the question in the last stanza...what to tell your son when he is old enough to understand? Well, if I were in your shoes, the truth, or at least enough truth that his age can understand. e.g. Daddy's in heaven.

    Well done on writing down this difficult chapter in your life.

    Take care

    Michael

  • 16 years ago

    by WitherBlisterBurnandPeel

    Such a well written poem, completely filled with emotion and draws you in ever so much. Tragic, and compelling.
    A great read
    5/5

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