Winter Storm

Debra. on Oct 10, 2009

Tags: graveyard, heartache, memories, pain, peaceful, sleep

The pain of losing a loved one.

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During long winter nights

I mourn, lingeringly, by your graveside

Unable to bear

Chills seize through my veins

And although,

I cannot turn back the hands of time

Time and time again

I find myself asking…begging

Alone with my thoughts, and memories

Anguish closes in upon me

And coldness seeps into my bones

Once again, I find myself, aching

For the sound of those tiny footsteps

Treading so innocently across the floor

And the jubilant squeals of laughter

I grow weary trying to grasp

The center of my existence

Each day a mere silhouette of the last

I feel as though, I am but a shadow

Treading in darkness; lost, confused,

Battered by a cold frigid wind

And precariously hanging on edge

Now heartache and pain

Consume the very depths of my soul

I pray for solace, that one day

I shall lay my weary self down

And rest, rest long and unencumbered

In a deep and peaceful sleep

Throughout the cold winter storm

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cutedrishti8 on Oct 10, 2009
Great writting…
Jenny Heart on Oct 10, 2009
Very deep! Great job!
hfj on Oct 10, 2009
Great poem and format Debra. Nice take on the pain and memories associated with loss of a dear one. Well done my friend.
ashan1614 on Oct 10, 2009
This is great work! One can sense the chill in the air – the pain cuts deep.
Joie Schmidt on Oct 10, 2009
Strong work.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
T.Rex McGoogle on Oct 11, 2009
Deb,
That’s a very strong, touching poem. Sounds like something from a real experience. Hope not.
MMV Abad on Oct 11, 2009
This is very lonely yet very lovely.There is such longing. How miss my mom.
Mr Ghaz on Oct 11, 2009
very deep and touching poem. well presented with beautiful and lovely words..Well done! Thanks for sharing
Juancav on Oct 11, 2009
The pain of losing a loved one, and drag you to the darkest of existence.
maranatha on Oct 11, 2009
Yes, a very lonely spot – one should never lose a child. Bod bless you….
stryka66 on Oct 11, 2009
Incredible outpouring of emotion – masterfully written, Deb – thank you…
Christine Ramsay on Oct 11, 2009
Such a sad and poignant piece. I cannot imagine what the loss of a child can do to a person. You have described the feelings so well.

Christine
BC Doan on Oct 11, 2009
Beautifully described such a longing feeling..
kate smedley on Oct 11, 2009
Beautiful, and heart-rending poem Debbie, stunning work.
Melody SJAL on Oct 11, 2009
Intense and so powerful, Deb. I have missed your poetry.
Westbrook on Oct 11, 2009
Deb, I know the feeling all too well, it is a very deep hurt that’s hard to describe, but you’ve manage to put words to some of it.
Wess
Mary Patricia Bird on Oct 11, 2009
Beautiful imagery. Nice job.
Will Gray on Oct 11, 2009
What can I say? Beautiful wriring, sad and chilling emotions. Wonderful imagery thay comes alive off of the page. Fantastic write!
Moses Ingram on Oct 11, 2009
It’s terrible when a child of any age goes before the parent. A sad but beautiful poem.
giftarist on Oct 12, 2009
Awesome write..great work!
papaleng on Oct 12, 2009
Excellent poem ,profound, powerful and deep thoughts.
STEVE666 on Oct 12, 2009
A very heartfelt , sad and moving poem, Debra. Well written
Elizabeth Abbott on Oct 12, 2009
I can feel the anguish within the words..Sad so sad. Well written
ken bultman on Oct 12, 2009
The cold of the photo does not match the chill bumps produced by the wonderful words of your plaintive poetry.
Chris Stonecipher on Oct 12, 2009
Hi Deb,
The poem is sad but beautiful. I am currently going through personal losses myself. Thank you for sharing.
Bless you,
Chris
Fegger on Oct 13, 2009
You did an admirable job of pulling us into such profound maternal loss—one for which there is no escaping its courses. Very moving work, Deb.
Poetic Enigma on Oct 13, 2009
Very deep and beautiful piece, thank you for sharing
revivor on Oct 16, 2009
to me poetry doesn’t just help with memories, it makes the memories
Shawn O on Oct 16, 2009
A truly great piece of poetry. You did fantastic job of making the reader feel your pain.
Brian Daniel Stankich on Oct 29, 2009
Deb, I’m torn between comfort and remorse. The balance of grief. Well done, sister. Brian
DA Cournean on Nov 8, 2009
Well done Deb. Gave me chills…
Phill Senters on Nov 12, 2009
A beautiful, but very chilling poem.
nutuba on Nov 14, 2009
Deb, this is beautiful poetry. From the first word, it grips the reader and takes us on a journey — and whether we’ve actually been there or not, you’ve made us feel as though we were there. You are gifted, my friend.
deep blue on Dec 12, 2009
Cold could really be threatening without somebody’s warmth aside. A very provocative poetry for the season.
Goodselfme on Dec 14, 2009
Heart rendering, painful piece that you describe so well with your words coming deep within. Tx for sharing such a deep sorrow.
Mila Marcos on Jan 8, 2010
Beautiful Debra:) You’re just beautiful
qasimdharamsy on Jan 30, 2010
very nice…well done….
oldster on Feb 16, 2010
I hope they stay with you Debra as you long to be with them.
Very heart wrenching poem.

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