Death of a loved one

When a loved one dies, many of us continue to speak to them; I know I have. I have been moved recently by hearing of so many people who have lost those dearest to them and their pain has been palpable. The idea of this conversation came to me…

I am raw
The loss of you has left me wounded.
As if a part of me
Has been wrenched away;
Leaving me bloodied and in pain.

Beloved
Leaving you was the one thing
That almost kept me
There, with you, in flesh;
Yet this body’s journey was done.

Where are you?
Flesh of my flesh, are you hurting too?
I want to hold you close,
Wash away all pain;
Know that you are safe and at peace.

I am safe.
I am at peace. Yes, my body’s done,
But all I am is not.
My love is not gone,
And my spirit knows new freedom.

How can I
Go on without you; or heal this wound?
Broken and all alone.
They say time will heal,
But it can never bring you back.

I’m still here
Our bodies were always separate
Yet now I’m everywhere.
My love still holds you
Though my body no longer can.

I am lost.
I can’t see a road ahead of me.
I have no strength to walk.
Without you beside
There is no journey now for me.

I see them,
Many paths that can stretch before you.
Rest now, cry your tears, yet
Know I’m always here.
Then walk on; my love walks with you.


© Share D’All   2021
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Author: Share D'All

I am a developing writer wanting to focus on the integration of body, mind and spirit within each of us, and our greater integration with the whole of life. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me. Constructive feedback is always appreciated but I hope, flaws notwithstanding, sharing my journey in writing might help you with yours. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me if you do. PDFs are available from the side menu. Thank you for joining me.

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