I Cried and Cried

erwinkennythomas on Nov 25, 2011

A mother loses her husband Geneva in the war in Afghanistan while bemoaning the fact that he always believed that he would be protected by angels.

I cried and cried

When you slipped away

“Oh!” I sighed

“What a sad day!”

- – -

You died on me

How could that be

For it was gory

Although folks

Honored your glory

- – -

It was through

A fatal wound

That you received

While fighting

In Afghanistan

Where you hunkered

Down to take a stand

- – -

“Where are the angels now”

I wailed

For you always believed

As you fought

That they would

Protect you

- – -

Geneva you felt

Your life was a charm

And there would be no harm

- – -

Now you’re gone

I’ve become a widow

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Left to raise

Three children alone

- – -

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Comments (19)

ittech on Nov 25, 2011
I cried and cried when you sleep away nice
pattiann on Nov 25, 2011
Good job! I think that is how my mom felt even though daddy died in the ambulance from pulmonary edema. But she only has me to raise as my sister is married with her own fan. And I do need taken care of too much as I am going to be 40 next month.
Christine Ramsay on Nov 25, 2011
That is so sad, and something so many women are going through in these difficult times. I really feel for them. Lovely work.
Martin Kloess on Nov 25, 2011
very good.
straw1979 on Nov 25, 2011
very sad
mphsglo on Nov 25, 2011
Very well written.
webseowriters on Nov 25, 2011
A useful entry, thanks 4 sharing
megamatt09 on Nov 25, 2011
Sadness
Rosettaartist1 on Nov 25, 2011
nice – heartfelt
Aroosa Gloomy on Nov 25, 2011
I feel the pain really sad:(
FX777222999 on Nov 25, 2011
Sad with lonesome words.
Nxwtypx on Nov 25, 2011
Tragic.
Eunice Tan on Nov 25, 2011
So touching
lapasan on Nov 25, 2011
So sad! I feel like crying.
PR Mace on Nov 25, 2011
So sad.
wonder on Nov 26, 2011
This happened to so many, too sad.
GoldenAsh on Nov 26, 2011
Touching poem.
ittech on Nov 26, 2011
oh oh
rama devi nina on Nov 27, 2011
Poignant poem~

Hi there!