A Heavy Load
We All Carry Them
We rode our bikes down that same road often
What happened that day?
Did I just not see him?
It affected my whole life after that
My brother just two years younger followed me into the street
Why did he always follow me
I was just a kid too
It was too much responsibility for one so young
Why did the car strike him and not me
Why did he follow me that day?
I lost my way in life
Then found it again
I vowed when I found my righteous path
That I would protect my children
However, can you protect them from life
I will carry this to my grave
This is not about my life, but a friend who told me their story.
This is dedicated to my friend that calls me crazy for we met under difficult circumstances- the death of my son.
And in memory of just plain Glenn, he will never be forgotten, in my friend's mind.
If you think you know someone, don't be too sure.
You never know someone until you know their story.
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Susan Payton
I love to write in every venue. I am 75 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry on Vocal, and I am glad to be here.
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Comments (4)
This is not about you. however I know who it is about.
I hope writing give you some comfort. We are never sure about life. That's why I pray everytime to get through each day.
Sending you a big hug of comfort my friend!
SO SORRY!!🩵🩵