Capta

I never knew I could feel like this.

My heart frayed and unraveled

As you were torn from my protective arms.

Throat rendered raw as I watched you leave.

Screaming as I wailed for you to come back to me,

Back home,

Safe and sound.

I spent days weeping,

Morose and empty,

Fearing for your safety.

My boy,

My precious boy.

While not of my womb,

But of my heart,

The grief of your leaving broke

The trust and love

I had for others.

But it added to the hurt,

When I pleaded and begged to know

Why were you taken from me so suddenly?

Without any warning...

And the people....

They said one thing:

“WE forgot to call you.”

My throat closed and was

Wailed raw,

I was afraid

To love another.

The physical breaking

Of my heart...was almost too much.

I just want you back in my arms,

Resting safely under my chin,

Above my heart.