In The Cold Light Of Mourning

by Ashleigh Skye   May 1, 2007


In the cold light of mourning,
I see you for what you are,
a coward, a child, never a man,
for you let things go too far.

Protected by a shell of self pity,
you let your insides smother and rot,
consumed by your internal hate,
our love for you... you simple forgot.

Abandoning those who needed you,
looking out for you, and you alone,
a lack of strength, courage, and dignity,
is what your death has shown.

What you had hidden before in the darkness,
now rears it's head toward the light,
falling squarely on others' shoulders,
as you leave them your battles to fight.

In the cold light of mourning,
I see you for what you are,
a coward, a child, never a man,
for you let things go too far.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Laura

    Ashley this well thought out pice could be interpreted a few different ways. It is always tough to loose someone in your life whether they were close family or friend or not. We each cope differetnly, coping mechanisms depend on how we react to the possitive and negative factors brought about by a death. To come to a complete understanding about what a person's life was like after they have passed can many times bring shock, pain and sadness to the loved ones left behind.
    oh yes and you titled this piece perfectly!!

    luv ya girly!! Congrts!!

    sorry I was very busy yesterday normally I do post my bragg compliments in the poems comment section...thanx for reminding me.

  • 17 years ago

    by Krazy

    I really liked how you opened and closed with the same stanza, gives a good sense of closure. great use or words, nicely done!

  • 17 years ago

    by Just Lucy

    Hey hun it was sooo GOOD!!! i love;

    a coward, a child, never a man,
    for you let things go too far.

    its sooo deep and yet soo true for so many of them!!
    great penning!!

    xoxo Lucy

  • 17 years ago

    by Boy

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaah, great work.. nicely done.. last stanza touched my heart. take care 5

  • 17 years ago

    by Stephanie Naylor

    One of the better ones that i have read, i really like how you start the poem and end the poem the same way, i dont know those ones are just the best to read, well done, 5/5

    ----sin

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