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Did you want me to go? Did you want me to stay? What do you do with the guilt of being left behind when someone you love dies?
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Prabhjot
this poem really touched me, i lost a granpa last year and one this year a few days after my second grandpa died my uncel died. i really liked this peom
Jodi-ann
very deep, i loved it, especially the ending. its funny hoe sadness really is pleasurable to read. sad but very uplifting,and filled with inspiration.
monique
that was the most saddest poem ever
mackenzie
i absolutely loved your poem. it brought tears to my eyes. when i was 8 years old, my best friend emmaleigh was kidnapped by her father and ended up getting killed. i knew about it, and she had asked me not to tell anyone. by keeping her secret, i felt totally responsible for emmaleigh's death. i still tell myself that if i would have told someone sooner, emmaleigh would still be here and we would still be best friends. great poem!
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Epitaph |
| by Jaimie D. Travis |
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Image of you in a cloud rolls by The sky opens up, somewhere in my mind A vision of you in a pale blue dress Tears falling down, you took my breath Memories of you . . . Rain always hides these tears in my eyes Thunder laughs and my soul dies Will I hear your voice Will I touch your skin Will the ocean waves let me in Epitaph read like a warning sign Lightning strikes, I close my eyes A vision of you in a torn red dress Tears in your eyes, your hair a mess Memories of you . . . Rain always hides these tears in my eyes Thunder laughs and my soul dies Will I hear your voice Will I touch your skin Will the ocean waves let me in The time is near, the time is nigh To answer the call, to answer the cry My head still spins, my body aches Cold wind stings my eyes, my face Look around, no one there Will anybody notice, anyone care . . . Will I hear you laugh Will I see you cry Will this world just end and let me die |
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Jamie
WOW i really liked your poem. im 16 and my mom died about a year ago and this really touched me.
pilar ann
. how i wish. someone would miss me the way you did with her. she's lucky to have you.
Sarah
I loved that poem! It was so beautiful.
Teresa
I really like this poem because 3 years ago my best friend past a way this poem just touch my heart(
Mandy
I know how the poet feels. You jusst wish you could have died with them. Though it feels like part of you has died already. I am a poet myself and I say that this is one of the best poems I've read. I am praying for the poet. God Bless, Mandy
Sarah
lifes to precious to wish it to end. keep your head up high. i no u have lost some one you loved. but think about it,. would they want you to die as well. wld they wnt u 2 b sad. n not like life. no they wldnt they wnt u 2 b happy in lyf n move on n achive all the goals you wnts 2 achive and make something of your life. n thn wen u die u can show thm wot u have done. remember this person is always looking over you. no matter wot. they love you x
kassie
THIS WAS A REALLY GOOD POEM
Trikendalyn
I really loved your poem. It was really touching and moving. I read it over and over and i cried over and over back to back. I know what you're going through. I just lost my grandmama not to long ago. She was real special and my only real friend i had and she just like a mother to me because she raised me but anyway keep up the good work and don't no one tell u different. U HAVE MAD SKILLS!
savanna
this poem touched my heart and i can relate to the poem i almmost thought that i was the only one who felt like that and my age is 13
chelsie
i loved it! you completely captured the emotions of loss!
Chihiro
I love your poem!
Maria
This is such an amazing poem. Its one of the few that have really touched me. I'm so sorry or your loss, if its any help, I'm sure they're waiting for you and watching over you. Keep up your writing its incredible. I definetly give it two thumbs up (three if I had an extra thumb).
Victoria
This poem gives me something to relate to especially when I'm extremely lonely.
Holly
I loved your words so much. They touched me and I just read it over and over and it hit home every time. I would love to see more of your poetry. I will be looking for your name. Thank you.
Diamond
Execellent job. J. Travis! Your poem is loving, inspiring,. WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN how great it was!
Alejandra
I love this poem! My grandma just passed away and this poem really touched me.
Christine
This poem really hit me in my heart. Just last summer my brother was killed in a car accident and that's how I felt. It's so beautiful, but also so sad.
Janelle
This poem is so great. It reminds me of the loss of my cousin over a year ago. I miss her so much and she meant a lot to me. It really says how I feel about the loss.
william
my dear wife passed on 4 years ago and Jaimie, you opened the floodgates again after all these years because i buried her during a tropical thunderstorm! Thanks n keep up the good work!
alba
i like your poem
Li
This poem was so well written, it brought tears to my eyes. It's very beautiful in its own way. Vivid images were created in my mind as I read it. Respects to the author.
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