Sweet Prince

I have a little problem

It cuts me deep inside

It's a very sensitive issue

A simple truth i can't abide

My son was only three years old When last i saw his face

Sometimes i wish i could give up, Vanish without a trace

However that can never be

I won't give her the satisfaction

The way i feel, she can never see

I curse my own inaction

If i Could have one simple wish

My thoughts i would evince

Kiss him lightly on his head and say........ 

Goodnight sweet prince

Reviews

[TKBickel]

Well expressed, beautifully executed and tugs hard on your emotions.

[The Scholar]

Aww this is so heartbreaking! Why is it that every poem I've read tonight has been sad -- I'm bound to fall asleep in tears!

This is an incredible poem, so beautiful. You are able to convey your pain so well. I wish I could find your little prince and bring him back to you.

[devon]

Everything about this evoked beauty and sadness.

How heartbreaking, love. If this is based off your own personal experiences, then I am so very sorry.

[Gomer LePoet]

Superb words to explain a feeling of such severe intense heartache.

[Allie]

This brought tears to my eyes. My daughter is 4 and my son is 6 months. I could not imagine the pain of losing either one. I do hope you get to see your little prince again!

[Raven Starhawk]

As a parent I can easily imagine your heartache. A child is the dearest treasure we could ever ask for, a miracle and a piece of us that fits when all other pieces don't. I love this because it does make me think and feel. I do not want to imagine what it would be like to lose my daughter, but often times I do wonder and it is a moment of panic and pain.

[Melanieshaman]

oh my gosh! I want to cry. Beautiful, just beautiful and very moving

[Liderien]

very beautiful and painful.

[Rachael Day]

This is beautiful and heart-aching. Your rhyming is really, really well done. It feels like it's the perfect length.

I thought maybe the last line would flow better if it said "Goodnight my sweet prince". Just an idea. It could just be the way i'm reading it but thought i'd suggest it anyhow.

Great writing! :)

[Lyfelucke]

As the commenters said, filled with emotion. I like this, although it comes such a pain that it is hard to not feel it merely by reading it. It is brilliantly written.