Gone before I even knew

Lucy

You were gone before I even knew

What was I supposed to do?

I would have done anything, if only to save you.

But sadly, I was given no way

No way to save you, to make you stay

In spite of myself, an angel in the ground you lay

I'm sorry for both what was done and what was not

So in ink and tears, to you this letter I have wrought

To tell you that I'm sorry for letting go of you

But tell me. PLEASE tell me

WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO?

Author's Note

Honest and open opinions always welcomed

Reviews

[Gaia Octavia]

This is a torture that I have known quite well in my life. The pain and guilt in this piece are clearly evident in the way the writer pleads for an answer (and forgiveness) both in the beginning and at the end. When loved ones leave us too soon, time is what eventually answers our questions and forgives our guilt. Well done! ☺