Haunted Eyes
In the Crypt of Despair
In the dark grave shadows called home
A tortured man carries his burden
A heart so heavy, a mind astray,
As he tends to his mother, night and day.
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Looking deep into her haunted eyes
He witnesses his mother's decline
Her cries for help are a piercing sound
Into a loneliness in which he is bound.
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The day is now forever night,
The calling of death puts up a fight.
Somewhere she's lost in a soul full of turmoil
He's losing his grip in his mother's uncoil
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In the silence of their dim-lit room
Echoes of laughter are now covered in gloom
He is a prisoner in this ceaseless chore
A son's devotion to his mother evermore
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The world outside revolves uncaring
He's trapped in a nightmare endlessly staring
Each day a terror a descent into madness
As he tends to her needs in a reality of sadness.
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He whispers to her though she cannot hear
His true words of love said with a tear
He longs for a break for a moment of rest
But his life is entwined in this endless caress
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In the crypt of despair he finds strength once again
For love knows no bounds it's endearingly constant
Though his path is weary and his heart is heavy as stone
He'll care for his mother until the day she's called home
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With Love, RHC
About the Creator
Rick Henry Christopher
Writing fulfills my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
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Comments (18)
🎼🎵🎺🎶🌈💞🤍💜💙💚💛💝You are a superhero. Blessings and prayers for strength and rest be yours to embrace. 💝💝💝
A very touching poem that tugs at the strings. Many prayers going out. Always wishing the best. 💖
Heart-warming and heart-wrenching, how often they are the same! Thank you for sharing these beautiful sentiments. It's been almost ten years since I lost my mom, and though tears fall from my eyes, I am grateful to be reminded of how lucky I am to have had her. Many blessings and much love, friend. 🙂
Beautifully penned Rick! 😔
A beautiful piece from the heart of a devoted son. You're a good man, Rick.
🥹 So heartbreaking and beautiful. A mother’s love is so precious, and a son to care for her in this stage of her life leaves me teary eyed. 🩵👏🏼
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. SO REPRESENTS THE PAIN AND THE LOVE OF A SON TAKING CARE OF HIS MOM
I lost my dad not too long ago, that was very rough. I wrote a poem about it. Hopefully you guys have many beautiful memories together! This was really touching!
This was so sad and emotional. There's just so much of heaviness that you're carrying 24/7. I pray for you and your mom. Sending you both lots of love and hugs ❤️
A son's devotion is a painfully poignantly beautiful thing.
Oh, my. So sad, but such love 💙Anneliese
I am so very sorry that you are having to deal with so much. A beautifully poignant piece that captures so much of our human experience x Take care and my heart reaches out to you and your mum x 🤍
Sending hugs and love your way... Your poem beautifully highlights your caring heart and outstanding writing ability! WOW! This piece blew me away!
Thank you for sharing this. Sadly beautiful, and what you are doing for your mom shows true character. Hugs and good vibes to you both.
Thank you for sharing your tender and loving poem!!! Your journey is bittersweet!!! Sending hugs, prayers & blessings💕❤️❤️
Prayers, as always, for you and your mom, Rick.
This is such a tough time. But you will know you did all the right things. ❤️
This is very touching, Rick ❤️❤️ I’m so sorry that you are going through this right now.