Dragonflies don’t sew your lips
Chocolate goes straight to my hips
Hold your breath under a bridge
A broken heart might hurt a smidge
Say please and thank you all the time
And say your prayers in bed at night
Ill love you until the end of time
That’s what my parents told me
Always try to be yourself
Don’t pretend to be like someone else
The ocean sings through cockle shells
At least that’s what they said
I loved you first, then I set you free
You stole the very heart in me
When we die, again we’ll meet
And that’s why I believe
Saying goodbye is not the end
It’s more than a promise or pretend
I will miss so much of you it hurts
To leave you there, under the dirt
But you’re not there, though we’re apart
You’re here with me, deep in my heart
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (4)
So beautiful. Hugs. 🤗
Very moving, Kelli. Sending a hug.
A Grown Up Orphan" is a moving and well-written poem that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
I feel the grief in this poem. Beautifully written.