Don't Hold On
a poem | for Kayleigh Fraser's Unofficial Poetry Challenge
By Alexandria StanwyckPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Tim Umphreys on Unsplash
A submission for Kayleigh Fraser's One of Us Unofficial Poetry Challenge
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If tomorrow starts without me,
do not hold vigil at my bedside
beyond the point the candle's burned out.
Do not hold the hand of grief forever
allowing it to be fused to your soul.
Do not wear veils and black
until you can no longer see color.
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If tomorrow starts without me,
please live it.
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Alexandria Stanwyck
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