Last Time Before you Wash Away

story behind the poem is listed below the poem, due to the fact that it wouldn't fit in the description. but also because maybe you can figure out the story before you read what it's about. enjoy.

My past mistakes are

 all I see;

think about

every night

as I gaze into

the stars.

 

In their twinkling light

I see flashbacks,

memories of old times,

and it brings me back

to where

I once lived, breathed,

stood.

 

The sand,

covering my hand

with its warmth

reminds me of

your hand in mine.

 

The moon

is where I see

your eyes staring

back at me.

 

In the distance

a bright light flickers

and bells chime

And I know it is time

to leave.

 

If it was my choice,

I would stay forever

where I can talk to you

about anything and everything.

 

But I have to let you go:

finally set you free, so

both you and I

can get on with our existence

in eternity.

 

This will probably be

my last time

visiting you this way.

So I wanted

to say goodbye right.

 

Goodbye my true love;

I will be with

you soon,

But until that moment........

 

We can still be with each other,

talk together,

but in a happier place;

our hearts.

Where there is peace.

 

As I look up into the sky

for the final time

I see you there

maybe for the last time.

I begin to cry.

 

These tears of joy and sorrow over you

slide down my face,

falling down

to

where your ashes are

and where we used to

sit

together.

 

Drops from the sky

remind me

it is time to go,

and the water falls,

washing you away.

 

 

Well, this poem actually has a special story behind it. The girl, her lover had died and been cremated. So she spread the ashes across their favorite spot: the beach. She has been visiting that spot ever since. The rain is the first rain since her lover's death; therefore, it will wash away the ashes. This is her goodbye, but also a hello.

Author's Note

Just enjoy. Just to clarify, her words are in italics.

Reviews

[Ashley]

wow what a beautiful piece of writing.