Light a lamp - Sorrow for a lost friend

Since you've been gone things have turned a bit worse.

I miss you old fellow... 

The sounds of joy have left this house... 

A tomb for happy memories, a place for dreams to die. 

Surrounded by dirty walls I have come to despise. 

Death seems to roam and chase away all youth and life. 

The days have turned a bit darker. 

Light fades away slowly. 

Time runs faster pulling me into the precipice. 

Oh, where have you gone, days of yore? 

Is old age marked and scarred by all the things we have lost in youth? 

Half way there... Seems like the bigger half if such a thing would ever be possible. 

Stars still shine bright and pierce through the black veil of night. 

May one shine for you old friend. 

May you forever shine bright in the darkest sky. 

Since you are gone I've lost part of me.

Pain and sadness permeate my skin, flesh and bones. 

Insanity gets a hold of me, reaching deep inside my mind, as I struggle to keep my mental health.

The scales may have tipped just a bit out of balance. 

And through a haze of smoke and numbness I glance at my future days. 

I try to give hope to others and keep none for myself. 

Feel like if I could save just one, I would save the world. 

The hour may be midnight but there is still hope against the darkness. 

Guess we all just have to light a lamp. 

In times of madness keeping our sanity is the best chance we have. 

We mourn our lost, bury our broken dreams and carry on. 

Soldier on soldier... 

Soldier on. 

Life is a war that can never be won. 

But the best thing we can do is just to keep on trying. 

And keep on fighting untill the bitter end. 

So soldier on my friend... 

And may you be remembered. 

Your light may be extinguished, but you still shine bright in memory. 

Author's Note

Not exactly a poem, sometimes I just enjoy writing.

Reviews

[Papaya]

I really felt this deeply. Lucky is he, or she, who has never lost someone so dear to them.
The space they held in our hearts will forever remain theirs. Full of memories and yet somehow empty. This is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute. It reminds me that we should take the time to say those important things we need to say while our loved ones are with us. 🌷

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow Ana, thank you for the great review.
Yes... Loss is a difficult thing. Years go by but memories remain.
I am so glad you took the time to visit and that you enjoyed this piece.
Yes, we should take the time to say those important things, or at least writing them down.
Take good care.
🌹

[Papaya]

You're welcome T.A.R. 🙂

[willweb]

A sad but powerful poem about loss, the loss of a dear friend or family member. This is something I have experienced but maybe not on the same level, not sure. Still, any loss is hard to deal with, it is important to focus on the good things about the person to help ease the sorrow. Well written.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Will...
I lost three friends in youth, and I lost loved ones as well. Yes, it was in their memory I wrote this piece.
So glad for your visit and your kind words.
Thanks again, take good care.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend.
"Life is a war that can never be won.
But the best thing we can do is just to keep on trying.
And keep on fighting until the bitter end."
The above lines are what we must do. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you for the awesome review my friend.
Makes me happy others can understand my feelings and poetry. I am so glad you enjoyed my work.
Take good care.
👍😃

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

You brought a lump to my throat with this write. I felt the full depth and devastation that the loss of a loved one can bring. You took me through your current journey of grief and the impact and emptiness it has left on your life and yet you still think of others and try to give them hope. May your friend always be that star looking down on you and I hope time will eventually soften the rawness that is with you. Such a sad piece to read, but so well conveyed Ancuent Rock.

Chris

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your review Chris.
Yes, all those things are true.
Loss can be difficult.
Take good care.
Wish you a good Sunday.

[Poetic Beauty]

This is so soulfully deep. The loss of a loved or cherished friend weighs heavy within our hearts and souls. It can bring great melancholy and make the world seem bleak and void of color.

I do hope your dear friend gets to be a star shining brightly down upon you and so that when you gaze onto the black speckled sea at night your way is brightened by your friend.

Great tribute and Ithe word voices and the way this is written is certainly poetically done well.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for a great review.
I am glad you feel my work.
Yes, maybe all our lost friends can shine bright in the sky.
Thank you again.
Take good care.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome!!

[John the Baptist]

Many of the things that trouble the aging are described in this one. For some of them, the only defense is to dwell as much as possible in the present moment.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you for your review.
Yes focusing on the present can help.
Without ever forget the past or aim for the future.
Take good care.

[Betty Hermelee]

A very poignant tribute to your old friend, with whom you must have had a fine relationship.... I can feel your grieving for him... much sadness and moodiness... still you honor him for his life with you.... and you seem to be half way there.... life is tough, but we must try to make the best of it while we can....
Nice write!
Warmly, B

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you B.
Yes unfortunately I have lost several friends and it was thinking about all them I wrote this.
Thank you so much for the awesome review.
I am very glad you enjoyed my work.
Have a great day, take good care.
Thanks again. 😃

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome
Warmly, B