Thirty Years

This moment has passed, and you’ve passed on.

A direction so confusing, any compass is wrong.

Still close enough to touch, but too high out of reach.

I rest in a cold bed, with your silhouette next to me.

My heart speeds up, as your scent lingers on.

In a blink of an eye, your picture is gone.

Replaced with the memories, of when we were kids.

When I promised you forever, forever we will live.

It’s been thirty years, since I last held your hand.

I’ll be with you soon, at least that’s the plan.

My time draws near, as I know I am gone.

I’ve missed you darling, now I’m coming home.

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

Sad and hopeful in the same breath. A superb expression of longing and devotion. A reunion awaits and depending on our views on the afterlife, one that is held with enormous anticipation. Thank you for sharing your poem that is filled with the private emotion of grief, acceptance, and letting go. You are much appreciated.

[Violetta Alexis]

Curious to know who you wrote this poem for, being as you are 18.

[Omar Fendri]

This is quite simple and emotions are blatantly speakable. The authenticity and the simplicity of your words are an art.
_'The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity. 'Walt Whitman_
beautifully written

[Honourfish]

speechlessly beautiful...

[Princess152]

wow, another amazing poem. I am in awe of this beauty I must say. This writing is pure gold!!!

[Darwyn Sansalone]

Well strung memories, I can enjoy how every second line has a smooth transition considering it isn't rhyming for the most part

[Caitlynxoxo]

"My time draws near, as I know I am gone.
I’ve missed you darling, now I’m coming home."

Everything about this poem -from the wording, to the rythmic flow- made it brilliant. But what made it beautiful was the apparent emotion behind the wording, of a lover lost and the journey to being reunited. I loved the last ling, because of the simplicity in the wording ("Now I'm coming home") and the impact that simple line made on the reader. At the beginning of the poem, i figured this was about love and lost; a break up, mostly. But that ending was what changed my mind completely. Fantastic job; adding to my favourites :) thanks for sharing!

xoxo Caitlyn xoxo

[Samantha (:]

I love this. It's so descriptive, and uses great imagery. But is also brief enough that everyone can relate. (:

[Alicia™]

This is truly a sad and touching poem. The fleeting scenes in it were so good, and I could imagine everything in it. It's beautiful.