a love forgiven

could you stay here longer? 

sit and watch me cry

just lay upon my heartbeats 

and listen to them die

could you say you love me 

your final last three words

then maybe kiss me softly 

before it starts to hurt

wishing I could save this

wishing I could be

closer to a love 

that once gripped a hold of me

pull your eyes from heaven 

trying to make it dark

close the doors to hell 

to block the firey spark

I can't take you with me 

I can't leave you here

but I will still keep breathing

long enough to whisper clear

forever in my soul 

your thoughts, my mind won't part

I will not leave without 

the three words from your heart

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I wrote this poem with the idea of death in the first person. I imagined myself as old surrounded by loved ones and gently fading away. I have only had one true experience with letting someone go in death, it was incredibly difficult. The picture I used for this poem is one I took on a country road in the evening as the sun was setting. The evening was dark as a storm was rolling in. I think it represents a road to death. Not that I think death has to be all dark and gloomy. My faith tells me that death will be a bright, painless, and wonderful gift being reunited with my heavenly Father. However, exploring the early aspects of these emotions was the intent.

Authors Note: Thanks for reading, commenting, and sharing. My writing is a part of my healing process. I am a broken spirit, a fallen sinner, but I am a forgiven child of God. That is why I share my vulnerable heart with all. Thank you for your support.