The long term view.

story poem

The long term view.

 

I stand beside the fresh filled grave.

Though people think I’m being brave.

I am too numb inside to feel.

I can’t believe that this is real.

 

When friends attempt to comfort me.

I try to answer politely.

I know their trying to be kind.

But every word serves to remind.

 

Me that I am left alone.

To face the future on my own.

I cannot wait for them to leave

I need some time and space to grieve.

 

The mourners slowly drift away.

They have no reason now to stay.

The came to pay their last respects.

They will forget him I expect.

 

That’s something I must try to do.

I have to take the long term view.

I do not think you’d want me to.

Spend my whole life grieving for you.

 

I know you knew how much I cared.

I won’t forget the years we shared

.But I must build my life anew.

I think I am entitled to.

 

When I have grieved sufficiently.

I can accept that there might be

Another chance at love for me.

If lady luck is kind to me.

Sunday, 26 August 2012

 

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

' Me that I am left alone. ~ To face the future on my own. ~ I cannot wait for them to leave ~ I need some time and space to grieve.'

Beautifully though sadly written, every line finely created. I could really see that scene, your words spoke very quietly but sincerely. Sad. Very sad.

[Mia]

"The came to pay their last respects." Don't you mean they.
I felt like I was reading something that was written specifically for me. Wow. This is such an honest poem. Lovely because it’s simple and real. Thank you for sharing :)