The Silent Heartbreak

I visited you today
Clearly things aren't the same
You were hidden and had nothing to say
While I talked to the stone that read your name

I play our favorite song
Hoping to still hear you sing
Sadly, you're done singing along
So I just reflect on the joy that used to bring

I see your retired wine glasses stored away
They remind me of the cheerful salutes 'round the table
And remind me of a time back in the day
When you were present, communicative, and stable

I still call your phone
Hoping you will answer
Still that same disconnected tone
Damn you, Cancer
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I visited you today
Still nothing to say-not a word
I sat by your name and prayed
And let the silence be heard

Reviews

[Bliss.x]

This really touched something within me having lost my brother to cancer aged only 23. I play his songs and talk to the picture on his stone. You described this beautifully and painted a picture. Well done

[simplyme]

"I sat by your name and prayed
And let the silence be heard" _ loved the way u expressed it -silence be heard ..amazing metaphor :) keep it up

[ZackOfBridge]

Wow. You never once mention death and yet the image of death and the feeling of loss is so clear and powerful.