I didn’t die

Posted on June 5, 2022 by ceayr

copyright c e ayr

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I didn’t die

I didn’t die
the day you left
that was the first
and biggest surprise
I didn’t see
how I could go on
without the warmth of your smile
and the sunshine
from your eyes

I don’t call
you told me not to
and I only send a message
when I find a credible excuse
sometimes
but not often
you reply
from a cool distance
busy at work
you say
or
getting warmer now

I know now I won’t ever
get over this
I’m not even sure
I’ll get through it
but at least
I didn’t die
the day you left

I just stopped living

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7 Responses to I didn’t die

  2. Cassa Bassa says:
    June 5, 2022 at 11:27 am

    It’s sadly true about this stop living thing when living with grief and loss. A very touching poem!

    Liked by 1 person

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  3. jenne49 says:
    June 5, 2022 at 10:31 am

    You have the gift of quietly expressing universal truths in beautiful, and heart-breaking, language.
    Powerful poem.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

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