Friday, December 18, 2009

loss

“i am sorry for your loss” she said
“so very sorry”
but how do i grieve for something that was not yet mine?
only starting
slowly forming
how do i grieve for something that i never knew?
an unexpected gift
silently hoped for

i took some time to believe it
but i held onto a quiet promise: two blue lines
i tossed around visions of a different future
a future where we would be five
already so blessed
i felt greedy for wanting so much joy

then
suddenly gone
taken in a river of blood
tears wash away my pain
leaving a hole where once there was hope
i am empty
yet
overflowing with love

6 comments:

  1. Kathleen this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Thank you Rachel...writing it was very healing for me.

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  3. Sending loving energy your way. Big hug.

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  4. Thank you Michelle...and thanks for visiting my blog! x

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  5. I enjoy stumbling upon poetry in blogs. I don't often find it, and when I do, and it is well written such as this one, my heart sings.

    Thank you for this. Blessings to you.

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  6. Thank you Terresa, and welcome to my blog!
    The Chocolate Chip Waffle has played a big part in inspiring me to write more poetry :-)
    Best wishes for the rest of the festive season.

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