Where Did Your Light Go?
Grief haiku
Where did your light go?
Feels like you were never here
My grief never ends.
*
This sad September
Will mark five dreary years since
your light extinguished.
*
But I remember
The day I received the news
just like yesterday.
*
Your heart stopped beating
during COVID, home alone;
Death you dreaded most.
*
Found some hours later,
You were cold but looked at peace,
Mom said on the phone.
*
Ocean miles away,
I couldn't attend your wake,
To me you're not dead.
*
I reject the thought
But I know you're gone for good;
From this life of mine.
*
Grief is like a wound:
Never heals, ever sore, rough
scars on the edges.
*
Life goes on; new things
and events make memories
hard to hold on to.
*
Your face is a blur
Your voice - a distant echo,
Good times are vivid.
*
One day I'll join you
Hope you find me in the sea
Of incoming lights.
*
Till then, I'll cherish
Your memories and pictures.
You are always there.
About the Creator
Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
@lanalynx.bsky.social
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Poignant poem… especially “ Life goes on; new things and events make memories hard to hold on to. Your face is a blur Your voice - a distant echo,”
This is such an excellent entry
So much sadness! And yet there is healing happening.🩵🩵🩵
Oh, this made me feel so sad for the people I lost. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Hearts to hearts of blessings flowing. This was so sad yet the beauty of the words bring healing. Hug and blessings resound.
Beautiful and so sorrowful. Wonderful poem, Lana. Thank you for sharing it with us.
You’re so right, grief never heals. You capture the emotion so beautifully with your words.
Oh 💔
Lana, this is truly one of your most personal feeling and heartfelt pieces of work. When you make a reader feel then you succeeded
So poignant and beautifully written. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
I love the line about the sea of incoming lights! It’s a very sad poem, expressing your grief and I hope you’re uplifted again soon. 🤗
Damn. This felt so raw Lana. I hope you’re okay.
Beautiful work, Lana. Felt like the emotions came full circle.
Oh, so heartbreakingly good, Lana <3