Loss Poem by Sandra Osborne

Loss

Rating: 5.0


Holding them tight
Within my arms,
Holding them close
Safe from harm.

Pets and children,
Mother and wife,
Awaiting death
Within my life.

I wish for some,
To be the first.
I wish for others,
No more hurt.

But knowledge and pain
Brings the knowing
That gnawing fear
Is always growing.

That no one here,
Is ever safe.
That I will be,
Always to late.

To late to hold them
One last time,
With only the memory
That they were mine.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Herbert Nehrlich1 21 December 2005

Yes, this is vintage CS (Chiffon Shakespeare) . How many doggies in your windows right now? Eight? Why don't you stay awhile and ignore the mongrel(s) with their numerical skills... Best wishes H

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Mary Nagy 20 December 2005

This is such a beautifully touching poem Sandra. Very lovely. Sincerely, Mary

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Allan James Saywell 20 December 2005

merry christmas Sandra and i hope you have a big new year full of love and great riches right from the man down under Warm regards Allan

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