The rose is red
The sky has bled
I walk with you
Look at the hue
I was content
You are silent
I'm over here
You're nowhere near
My heart is crying
Because you're dying
Why is life
So unfair
So much pain
I cannot bare
I know that one day
I will die
But for today
I will try
I will live
A life complete
For you I will
Avoid defeat
But for now
I have one goal
That is to
Calm down my soul
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Rick Henry Christopher
Writing fulfills my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
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Quite powerful and intense. One of the deeper poems of yours I’ve read
Well deserved Top Story. You said so much with your words, they made an impact on me.
Great stuff
The struggle to resist giving into despair when the greater cause of our hope is no longer with us, powerfully expressed.
Awww, I felt this one. It is so difficult yet such a precious trust to walk a loved one home at the end.
great work
Very well done my friend
So moving. Rick. You emote authentic and Succinct exasperation, frustration, pain of your journey. I hope you attain your goal. 🥰 Congratulations on top story. 🥇
Sophistication in its simplicity - congrats on Top Story Rick!
A beautiful heart-rending reflection, Rick! 😥💗💐
Congratulations on your Top Story✨💖🎉😉
Sometimes, flowery language doesn't deliver the message as powerfully as simplicity. Well done!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Prayers for you, my friend. 💖
Very moving poem
Nicely done, Rick! Some deep thoughts here!
Rick, congratulations on your Top Story! ✴️ It is great to see you here! 💜
Congratulations on your top story Rick. These feelings reach us all. What comfort comes in that unity
Congrats on this getting Top Story; thoroughly well-deserved!
Wonderful !! Great work
Beautifully timed. I’m heavy hearted. Feels weird to say congratulations. I’m glad this made top story 🤍
Congrats on the Top Story, Rick.
Sending many healing thoughts your way. Very powerful poem that speaks volumes about trying to be there for a loved one who is passing. SMany hearts ♥️
Very simple but says so much ❤️Congratulations on top story!!
Sending you peaceful thoughts, Rick! ❤️
Well said, Rick. Powerful words that speak volumes.