With and Without You

I stood at the top of the world and looked down

Giggling and laughing safely from your side.

I held on to the railing, and held on to your hand,

Dangled my feet over the side without a second thought.

I basked in the light and the darkness atop,

And breathed the clear air and the color of the world.

I touched my chest and felt my heart beating,

The soul within me had not but a scratch.

I traced my visions in pencil on papers,

And saw you forever holding my hand.

I was safe on the top of the world,

Safe at your side.

I fell from my throne and on my way down,

I checked my side, and you did not fall.

I hit the ground and smashed my head to the cement,

Stood up and dusted myself off.

I looked at the heavens and smiled knowing you're still there,

Standing strong, and laying around lazy in the sun.

I looked around at the world I fell in,

And the color had gone, and the sound had faded.

I checked my clothing, and found it painted black, and wet,

The blood from my veins seeping through.

I touched my chest, and there was no heart, no hope...

There is no life in your absence, and I descended to hell

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Poem is powerful. Story of two different end of emotion and life. Beginning hopeful and joyful. Ending was the descended to hell. You took the reader on a journey of two direction we may fall upon. A outstanding poem. Made me think.
Coyote