Only Six Feet Away

This is a song I wrote for my grandfather.

If you were only a ghost

Could you save me from this mess?

You were always the one I loved most

Now I’m falling asleep alone

Your transparent body has no place to hold

And I’ve got nowhere else to turn

 

Three years and six feet above

Is a long way away from you

If I could still hold you I would

The loneliest place to be is alive

When the one you need most is gone

 

My hands are empty and your eyes are shut

I’ll never see you open them again

You’re never going to smile at me again

And I can barely hang on

My smile died when your heart stopped beating

 

Three years and six feet above

Is a long way away from you

If only I could kiss you goodbye one last time

The loneliest place to be is alive

When the one you need most is gone

 

All my wasted wishes can’t save you now

Your body turned to dirt and your soul to air

Don’t you know how I’m so alone,

With not even a ghost for company?

Don’t you know how I fell apart when you left me

One more time, wave to me from the window as I leave

Like you did when I was innocent

 

Three years and six feet above

Is a distance I cannot breach

Do you miss me like I miss you?

The loneliest place to be is alive

When the one you need most is gone

 

My tears water the flowers at your grave

Can these salty drops warm your body

Decaying six feet below where I stand?

Will you forgive me for not saying goodbye?

I was so young

I thought you would wake up

Reviews

[Girl who is just a beau..]

I know that feeling quite well.. my grandfather died when i was 12 and my uncle died when i was 18. My uncle died 4 months after I graduated from high school and I never saw him after my graduation. The most recent one for me is my other grandpa just died on tuesday on July 5, 2011. The last time I saw my grandpa was 3 years ago when my sister got married. Death isnt a fun thing to deal with especially when it comes to dealing with a loved one. I had a few tears running down my face when i read this. I love it! Thanks for sharing it

[SyberRose]

Heartfelt and touching...nicely penned...SyberRose

[New Dawn]

When we are young we often fail to comprehend the finality of death, even when we think we know what it entails. of course it does get easier eventually - but first you have grief. Mourn your grandfather and then it will be easier to move on. You captured this sad time in life with wonderful honesty

[Almost sane]

I absolutely love the line, "The loneliest place to be is alive When the one you need most is gone."

I can definitely relate to this.

[Yari Garcia (Older Prof..]

Wow, this was very touching, especially the ending. You did an amazing job with this poem.

[Writing with Kae]

This is so touching and deep. sorry for your loss.

[persianleopard]

"The loneliest place to be is alive" Awesome line to a good poem!

[Aka_Kitsune]

wonderful poem full with emotion. i love it
:D nice write

[J Todd Underhill]

I had to drop in and read one after reading your bio. I have to say I like this piece and shall be reading more. Though you and I do not agree on some of our view I thing you are a good writer and would like to be kept in the loop as far as your music career. I am friends with several musicians and find the more musical the person the better I like them. I hope you accept my friendship request so I can be kept up to date on your happenings!

[Starry Eyed]

Like this poem so much :) Brilliant to read ;)

[Writing with Kae]

i really liek this poem good write