Out of Reach

Dedicated to Eric E. who passed 6/18/06. This was written 6/18/2013.

We were so close,  

Possibly much more. 

But you left so quickly, so sudden, 

That I never said goodbye. 

 

When my eyes closed, 

You were there, 

Still alive and well,

Still your laughing, funny self. 

 

But when my eyes opened, 

You were already gone.

Cold and quiet, your body was, 

So distant already, was your soul.

 

Right there, right there you were, 

I screamed at you, but no response.

I yelled and shook you and touched you,

But it was of no use.

 

I was there the entire time, I didn't leave your side,

Until they forced me away.

But it didn't matter anyway,

You were already gone, and forever...out of reach.

 

Reviews

[ayosonolowo]

Oh so sad poem
i really like thea arrengement
in there
nice wriiting
please keep it up

[Cory Firestine]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure I will. :-)

[ayosonolowo]

You're welcome

[Karen]

Goodbyes are so hard to say, especially when they are sudden and unexpected. You depicted that beautifully in this poem.

[Cory Firestine]

Thank you Karen. I tried to put a very quick, emotional moment that happened to me into words. I'm glad you liked it.

[Karen]

Oftentimes what we pen are those quick, emotional moments that become so poignant in our lives. I did like it :)

[Cory Firestine]

That is very true. :-)

[Sami Khalil]

Right there, right there you were,

I screamed at you, but no response.

I yelled and shook you and touched you,

But it was of no use.



I was there the entire time, I didn't leave your side,

Splendid

[Cory Firestine]

Thanks Sami. Glad you liked it.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)