Carved in Stone: The Time Has Come

We tried

The time is here though its arrival comes as no surprise

Knowing you would soon be gone was written in the skies

Still I feel that jagged knife turn deep within my soul

Emotional exhaustion kept at bay now takes its toll

Waves of sorrow washing by me, drop by drop seep in

Then drag me by the ankles, in descent I slowly spin

Impotent and powerless I’ll watch you walk from here

While I pray we taught you well enough to face your fear

For I have seen that look; a thoughtful, contemplative stare

A fleeting glimpse of what you hide till it’s no longer there

Troubled waters flow below in foaming, rushing streams

Your smile a camouflage; beneath the surface, stifled screams

Never has there been a word or sign to show you cared

Anger kept your beasts away when teeth of fear were bared

Indifference overtook where firestorms once left their mark

Leaving me to stumble, blinded, slashing at the dark

Late at night I’ve lain awake and wondered, were we right?

Have we given you the strength to rise above this fight?

Though you brushed it off, ignoring how it made you feel

That little boy inside still cries, to him the pain is real

I can do no more to bring those sentiments to light

Any time you thought I might, you reined them back in tight

Defeat is never easy, though the truth was carved in stone

The time has come; it’s up to you to find your peace alone

Go my boy, this is your life, your chance to live it right

Go, before I cry or try to stop your youthful flight

Reluctantly this mother’s heart will set your spirit free

And hope one day, my son, your heart will fondly think of me

Write A Review

Earned A Seal Of Quality

Pays one point and 2 member cents.

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.

The FanStory Store For Writers