Her essence

Her essence

A Poem by Spoken
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loss of a child

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A scenic gray suctioned to my eyes
Dull motion
Darkened hues
A simple brush stroke
Of an artist’s muse
Vibratious plagues of the soul
Become a visual reality
I stroll without a destination
Hoping simply that my feet
Will lead me to her
It’s a curious thing
To watch others with purpose
Trudge stiff backed
Getting to where they’re going
And here I stand again
At her favorite play spot
A wandering shell
A puppy eyed mess
Starring intensely at the swing set
As if I could will her there
Cold unforgiving chains materializing
Into her soft, warm hands- gripping in excitement
Her smile
Her hair in the wind
“Don’t let me fall mommy, don’t let go”
I run to the chains with sparkling eyes
And open reaching arms
As she fades away again
“I’m sorry, baby”
I come here for the wide open gusts of air
Swaying trees side to side gently
Children giggling, holding their hands to their face
Bouncing from slide to climbing rope
Creating fantasy worlds of dragons and knights, ponies and fairies
The chatter of parents sitting idly
On the sidelines
The sweet smell of your spirit
In the breeze- so fresh and clean
It almost feels like I’m living again
In your essence
In this place…
Where I keep you alive

© 2008 Spoken


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This is such a sad write really, well penned, thanks for the request, i like this, well presentred.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Glad you sent me this... you really induced the sad feelings of losing a child with powerful words in wonderful poetic form... the ending was wonderful though keeping the spirit alive within the heart.

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Expresses so much saddness. A very nice piece and well written.

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Well written poem. Sadly penned. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.


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