I felt my heart constrict a bit,
I felt my breathing rasp
I stood beside you yesterday
Not knowing 'twas your last
And only yesterday we'd pledged
To be each other's spouse
We'd planned to go out searching for
Our own three bedroomed house
We said we'd have a family
A little girl and boy
We'd bring them up so lovingly
They'd be our pride and joy
But then my mother's door was knocked
We saw a police car's light
He came inside and broke my heart
It was my darkest night
A car, he said, had gone too fast
He didn't see you there
I wanted to scream out aloud
I said it wasn't fair.
I felt my heart constrict quite tight
My breathing ceased to flow
I didn't want to last the night
Then in your arms I'd go
The graveside looked so desolate
Your coffin looked so sad
One life that wanted so much more
What had we done so bad?
Why did you have to be the one
Who walked along that lane
Why did the driver come along
And cause me so much pain
I felt my heart constrict again
I watched your parents cry
I watched and died a little bit
And then I asked God, 'Why?'
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| Writing Prompt |
Sadness has overcome us all at one time or another. Either caused by a relative or close friend's death or from the girl or guy that broke our heart or just life in general. We all handle situations differently, some good, some bad. This contest gives us the ability to explore this. Your poem can also play into other emotions that are common to writing like this such as anger or depression. |
Author Notes
Thank you for the use of your wonderful illustration, Adrianart
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