A lone voice sings softly.
A far off melody fills the silence
The lullaby attempts to fill the emptiness.
They're both aware there isn't much time left.
One desperately seeks rest,
The other clings to every waking moment.
The tune reaches it's end
The final notes stretched out,
Pleading the silent room away.
One's eyes shut
The other's beg not to blink
Despite the sting at it's edges.
The void of noise after the song is deafening.
The stare from the other to the one, blinding.
The deep sorrow in the other's soul can't be held in.
The last day is drawing near.
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One and the Other
PoetryWhen a loved one is beside us and there's nothing we can do but spend as much time with them as we can. A poem inspired by late night pondering and remembering. A precious moment came to mind and I felt the need to write. Highest Rankings: #3 in fr...
