Distant Voice Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Mom, I hear your distant voice calling from pits of
desperation, holding gently, seeking inspiration to
quell this inner need of death.

Where have you gone? Can you feel the pain and
sorrow fighting inside me?

Commotion loudly confuses, brings tears, welling up
and overflowing, spilling down my cheeks.

Mom, missing you terribly today, feeling lonely,
wanting to hug you, hear your voice, see the love in
your eyes.

Why can't I Mom? Not wishing to remain on earth, it
hurts so much, I can't go on, life holds my heart as
it crushes it's soul.

Needing to alleviate the sadness thrust upon me,
needing an end to life, wanting to say I love you
just one more time.

(1: 30 p.m. - 10-2594)