I did not get to say goodbye…
Forgiveness for a broken promise seeks,
Prostrate upon the floor,
A soul in mourning, tearing down the light.
I don’t know how to grieve,
How to forget to run into your arms,
To hold you close, your every trouble steal –
To long for your embrace cannot unlearn.
I have no tears to give.
An empty place had seared through my lungs,
For when I close my eyes I see you still
Perched at the lilac gate, awaiting my return.
I did not get to say goodbye.
The morning dew lay salty on my cheeks…
It was a dream, no more.
Veiled black, I pass my days in wakeful plight.
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vic briggs 
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Beautiful poem Vic
Thank you x
I feel that you have captured the emotion of loss perfectly here, Vic – how can one grieve for the loss of true love until it has been lost? This is a lesson that many will learn, but none can pass on. Beautifully crafted.
It is one of the earliest lessons we wish to unlearn, and yet somehow it always stays with us.
Superb. Howling at the moon!!
Thank you, Marcus.
So moving. I loved the imagery of the lilac gate.
She was like a mother to me, the woman who inspired this poem. I was overseas when she passed away and never got the chance to say goodbye. She always stood by the lilac gate waiting when I went to visit. It is one of my fondest memories of her.
That’s so sad. The power of your memory comes through so clearly in your words – it’s a beautiful tribute.
I miss her. She was all heart and I spent many a happy hour at her side.
sad
It was…
Nice one, Vic.
Ta.
I love this… I have nominated you for a ‘Sunshine Award’. It should be up soon :O)
Thank you kindly. I’ve fallen behind on writing up the award posts and I’ve missed quite a few. Will have to find a free weekend some time soon.
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Thank you for the sunshine 🙂