The Seventh Second

Losing a loved one is the most painful thing a human can endure.

How does it feel to lose your breath?

I myself may never know.

Until the 12^th hour of my own show,

When the knowledge won’t make sense anymore.

 

Send me a reason to stay,

Now that the essence has faded away.

 

What was the last thing you saw?

A glistening portrait of me from afar?

As you ride on a shooting star,

Did you think of me at all?

 

Give me the choice to believe,

In all the hopes that I could not perceive.

 

Build something that would not wane,

Immortal memories for nothing we’d trade.

Like the everlasting nocturnal parade,

So the blade will cut deeper in the end.

 

Pen me a message to send,

Of what waits behind the river bend, my friend.  

 

Pardon me from pain and from poise,

Grant us forgiveness with your voice.

 

Exorcise this grief inside,

Find the bravery to confide.

 

And question all the answers we live by.

 

Author's Note

Please enjoy and let me know if you've caught sight of any errors I've missed.

Reviews

[pia]

beautifully written
i loved the flow of the poem and how the words fit in perfectly to bring out such a soothing ambiance. the wisdom here is wonderful as well as the writing itself

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Thank you very much for your show of appreciation.

[William Gardner]

Nice piece of work. It doesn't need any window dressing, it would pop without the big font- Your words give it impact. The last lines have a nice punch, Thank you.

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Thank you very much.

[shyla]

Wow, a absolutely extraordinary piece beautifully done :)

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Thank you very much.

[Miss Sharon]

This is an absolutely fantastic write Kristan! I love the format you chose, the message, and the wisdom contained in these words just blew me away. With your permission I shall make myself a copy to put in my "Friend's Poetry" book. ~Sharon

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Thank you very much for your words. And of course you can use this piece for your book.

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Also Miss Sharon, Could you please check out my piece called The Undeserved Kindness? I think you'll really like that as well. You'll have to go into my (book) called Arm's Length. Let me know what you think.

[lakki]

I really enjoyed reading your poem. I got easily related to your writing. Thank you.

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

Thank you for your words.