When Into the Earth You Surrendered
Everything in the World You Became
I still reach for you
When I know you won't return
Hard to believe it's true
Something I cannot seem to learn
How to exist without you here
How to stand on unsteady ground
I feel like you're still near
I feel you all around
You're the song the birds sing as they stir the night from its slumber
You're the shadows blanketing the city as it sleeps
You're the spirited lightning dancing across the dark competing with thunder
You're the sweet aroma permeating the air as a tea steeps
You're the whisper in the wind as the night's secrets unfurl
You're the cascading sands possessing time within an hourglass
You're the breath the rose takes every morning as its petals uncurl
You're the wish brought to life by a dandelion skipping across the grass
You're the foundation of a statue reigning in magnificent stature
You're the electrifying effervesce in a glass of champagne
You're the strength of a warrior woven into a dreamcatcher
You're the promise of healing after a liberating rain
Though the hole you created when you journeyed on has left me in a haze
And you deserved much more than you were given
Your presence lingers throughout all my days
Defending me from my demise in the land of the living
Everywhere I search and turn
Denying that it is true
I know you won't return
But I still reach for you
About the Creator
A_Skeleton_Speaks
Formerly: Introducing Poetry
Writing allows me to release
All that holds me
Hope you enjoy the journey with me on a path to healing and growth!
Comments (1)
Loss is so human and relatable. Thank you for writing this lovely delicate piece.