Goodbye

A family friend just died last week, and it inspired me to write this poem. Rest In Peace.

A fist clenches at my heart,

And I can no longer breathe.

I stare into your open coffin,

But find I can no longer see.

Tears roll down and touch your face,

As I kiss your lifeless cheek.

I take your stone cold hand,

And feel my knees go weak.

People give me looks of pity,

But they'll never really know.

I give you one last hug goodbye;

Momma says it's time to go.

I scream and cry as she pulls me away,

And it's overwhelming, this loneliness.

Momma says I'll see you again,

In a place of pure bliss.

But how can I believe her?

For this pain won't go away.

I'm told that it won't last forever,

But for how long, they never say.

And even though you're gone for good,

I still feel you all around.

Your presence is something I cherish,

And it hurts less every day, I've found.