Back in Gramma’s Arms

by Sherry Lynn   Apr 4, 2005


In your arms
Is where I belong
My head crested upon your chest
Just like when I was young

You left my life
And departed this world
Long before
I wanted to let go

This October
Makes a year
A year that I have been without you
A year of grief and solitude

My days will end
Sooner than most
Shortly I will join you
And give up my earthly ghost

This October will mark the end
End of pain and disbelief
For in this month
I too shall perish
Joining you gramma
Whom I have forever cherished

In a blink of an eye
I shall leave this life
Never again hurting
Never again
Shall I cry.

Don’t shed a tear,
No, not for me
Just have faith
And believe
That at last
I, too, will finally
Be happy.

© Sherry L. Richardson

Though I have these feelings almost daily, I can honestly say that I have no intention of acting upon them and taking my own life. Please do not think that I am truly suicidal.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Jacklyn

    Wow tear jerker! that was so sad, but you have a beautiful style of writing in this poem. i don't know what it is like to lose a grandma but mine is talking about open heart surgery for the second time and she doesn't know if she wants to do it and our family is worried that she won't be able to recover so in a way i feel i can almost relate to this poem. i'm glad to hear that these were just thoughts and not soon to be actions. take care.

    ~Jacklyn

  • 19 years ago

    by UM

    Very nice poem, I lost my grandmother 2 years ago after she succumbed to injuries sustained when she had a stroke while driving. Thanks for reading my poem, A Soldier's Mother
    Bryant

  • 19 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    Sherry, A sad write, but a well written one. Losing someone dear to our hearts can sometimes make us feel this way, but I know you wouldn't. It's just a hurtful heart. hugs, lots of love, *Ann*

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