Dead

I thought it would be my last poem. But I have to write more.

You are no more
I clench my fist tight
Holding the wet soil
Feeling it slip out of my fingers

I do not know
If these are my tears or raindrops
On grass that is growing over your grave

It is breaking my heart
To call this place your grave
And I am dying as I say it
You are dead.

Wind says so
Rain says so
Earth and sky repeat

You are no more
No more for the world

But I carry you in my soul
Till I live, you will live
And after life
My soul will find yours

Reviews

[Benedict Mdluli]

Beautiful after life story the dead part matters no more as there is hope at the end of it all sadness will be wiped away. I love it, if it's based on true events I am sorry for the loss but may find comfort in your own words "And after life, My soul will find yours"

[Ananya]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[Papaya]

This is such a beautiful poem.

[Woody]

this is a heartbreaking poem. the loss of a loved one feels like a piece of you has been ripped off.
written simply but powerfully.

[Lydia Shutter]

Heartbreaking sadness in this well written poem. Obviously someone you cared for deeply has passed. May his or her memory be a blessing. Lydi**

[Anindita Janhabee]

Anu, last parah is awesome... Of the whole poem, I loved the last parah...
"I carry u in my soul, till I live u will live, and after life, my soul will find urs..."
fabulous....
The whole situation got critical as well as emotional. It's some sort of feeling which no one wants to have. You have described it beautifully here...
Bit u know what, sometimes death keeps u close to the dead person where as some persons being alive hate u...
this is common. I didn't mean u particularly, but for everyone who is alive...None is out of hate and complexity today...
Nice piece, u shouldn't mention as the last one, u should instead keep on writing!! : )
Ani : )

[Sami Khalil]

Comforting in an uncomfortable world and events. Knowing someone is there for the suffered and tormented. An excellent write. ...:)))))

[Ananya]

Thank you so much, dear poet, for you very kind words and encouragement

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. ....:)))))

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Wow! This is heart wrenching! But the impact it leaves on the reader, like myself, is breath taking!

My earnest request ananya, don't stop yourself. Whoever it was that has left such mark on his/her wake, on you will never want you to give up on yourself. Please dear, don't be so hard on yourself. Forgive me, if I have unintentionally offended you in anyway. God bless.

[Ananya]

Dear Jyoti, you said it all so lovingly and you touched my heart. I will write. It's the only way I can say what goes on inside. Thank you for your kindness...it means a lot to me. Lots of love and gratitude.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

So very happy to hear that. Peace to you.

[AliciaB]

This is an extraordinarily powerful poem. It captures vividly the reality of grief - the aching, the denial, the attention paid to small and seemingly insignificant details. I cannot even pick out my favorite lines because each one hits with such emotional intensity. The note in the description worries me. I'm not sure what it means, but please know that I am praying for you. This poem is beautiful. Don't give it up.

[Ananya]

Thank you so much, dear Alicia. I will write again. Grateful for your love and kindness.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Some people are always alive in our hearts. Please keep on writing. Don't kill the memories that you have

[Ananya]

Thank you. Yes, some memories are always alive in our souls.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Please, don't stop writing

[Ananya]

I will not. My maa and papa want me to write. I will.