15.

15 you would be, if you had, had a chance to live.

15 you would turn today, if Satan hadn’t taken you away.

15 years ago you were born but never lived.

I never had a chance to know you.

You never had your chance to grow.

It pains me to see my mother on this day,

It pains me to think of how different it would be,

If you were here right now.

I’d have the sister I’d always wanted,

One closer to my age,

We’d share all our secrets,

I wouldn’t put flowers by your grave.

We’d raise our kids together,

We’d share all our memories,

Instead I’m here alone,

Left with nothing but a what if.

Reviews

[BeyondObvious]

I'm so sorry for your loss :-(

"I never had a chance to know you.
You never had your chance to grow"

These lines have some relevance in current scenario as it bespeaks the mortality and shortness of life. I love this poem very much as I have the same pain. I lost my papa when I was in a COMFORT ZONE. I was a leech like embryo clinging to the Endometrium of my mom's uterus. U wrote it beautifully. Kudos to u

[Corkee1808]

So sweet. It is really coming from your heart. Sorry about your sister though:(

[Half Dream]

I'm sorry for your loss! I never had a sister but I lost my brother one year ago and I somehow know how you feel. :( Very touching poem.

[rivers]

My emotional words would only fall short at this moment. The natural grieving of those we love who have past is heart wrenching emotions and powerfully grips our very beings. Your heartfelt writing a a beautiful healing tribute in your sister's memory.

[Patrick]

It's writing like this that gives radiance even when the moment is cold. Keep going :)

[AK]

Very touching piece Jenn! I absolutely loved it. The emotions it carries with it are tremendous. I'm sorry for your sister's loss:( but I must say this write is stunning.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching and compelling piece, that reads and tells to all of us, well done, good read.

[None]

Powerful. Grief and the imagination make horrible children. This perfectly captures exactly what its like to lose someone before their time. I harrowing write.

[Sophie]

I'm sorry :( This is beautiful.