Crystal Ball

I can already see how it will be without my twin

Alone, I'll have to bear,

the thoughts and feelings,

that with you,

I'd always share.

When I hear a funny joke

or a choice tidbit of someone we know,

you won't be there to pick up the phone-

I'll have to keep it to myself, alone.

When I'm feeling rather weary

and many thoughts can make me teary,

I won't be able  to hear your voice,

to make me feel, again,  so cheery.

The day we celebrate our birth,

with much laughter and mirth-

I don't want to celebrate as one.

I say, the celebration's done.

I can already see,

how very lost and alone, I'll be.

Reviews

[Stephen]

The loss of a loved one is a sad time to remember. The gift of your writing about it is an awesome way to keep the memory of that person alive. I enjoy your writings, they are very close to home for me...THANKS

[Barbara Walker]

Thanks Stephen

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Barbara,

I just can't imagine how it must feel to lose a twin. It must feel like part of you has died, and in a way this is true. So sorry for your pain, which comes through again in waves of grief from your words. Another powerful, emotional write.

All my best wishes!

Rick

[carol burgess romance]

Very heartfelt words..hoping it will be a very long time before you have to experience the loss of your sister

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Carol. The tumor has gotten bigger, starting to affect her breathing. The doctors thought we would lose her last December. I am so thankful to have had this extra time with her. As much as I want her here with me, I do not want her to suffer. If I have to see her suffer without any way to help her, I feel I will completely lose it. Thank you for reading my work.

[Diane Lockard]

Certain smells, your favorite song, brings the memories back, but find solace in the written words...

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Diane.

[annabellee]

that's a heartfelt and sad poem I think everyone can relate too. We all have somebody we can't live without.
Well penned :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, Annabellee

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand the poem. I lost four brothers to early death. Left me with a huge emptiness that can't be fulfilled. It is a sad poem. I hope you and your sister live for many more good years. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

That is so sad that you lost your brothers so early. It's sad that we lose them at all. Thank you for reading my poem.