Never Alone
for Vocal's Dialogue Poetry Challenge
Read me a bedtime story? Pleeeeease? Just one?
I would if I could, Love.
Come tuck me in, Momma?
The darkness is endless. Endless and cold.
I waited up all night. Are you ever coming home?
I would if I could, Dear. It's out of my hands.
I used my inside voice when I flew down the stairs!
Take precious care. You're still my whole world.
I pulled the bunny ears through, just like you showed me, but Daddy don't care.
Cat's got his tongue, Kiddo. Give him some time.
I want you to make me pancakes! With a blueberry smile!
I can't grasp a thing now, hard as I try. I'm holding your hand. Can you feel me near?
I walked to the bus stop. I walked half a mile. Where are you?
I'm with you in spirit. Right here, by your side.
I played tag, Momma. With Sally and Jesse, Julie and Jen.
New friends to bring peace? Yes. I want that for you.
I did it, Momma. I came straight home after school. I done all of my homework.
Learn all that you can. You'll tackle the world.
I waited up all night, hugging Teddy's fluffy neck. I miss you so much.
It hurts. Yes, I know, Love. But I see it now. You'll be fine without me.
Did I do something wrong?
You're my perfect angel. You're never alone.
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Copyright Β© 06/13/2024 by Christy Munson. All rights reserved.
Author's Note: This story is written for Vocal's Dialogue Poetry Challenge.
About the Creator
Christy Munson
My words expose what I find real and worth exploring.
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Unofficial Challenge Winners:
Homecoming | Ask Me in December | Story of Humanity | Strangely Art
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Shivers, beautifully written Reminds me of the movie "Voice from the stone" Evanescence made a lovely theme song for it You should search it up if you'd like π¦π©·
Oh, ow β₯
Congratulations! Lovely work.
Very bittersweet and sad, especially to a mom! Really nicely done.
Yes! It is so good to see you in the winner's circle, Christy! Well deserved! Congratulations. Great job!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! ππππππ
Congrats, Christy!! This is such an incredible piece and definitely deserving of double recognition! More if possible!
Congratulations on placing in the challenge. What a poignant dialogue poem!
Really moving subject and execution, Christy! This is a gorgeous and rich piece, so glad it landed a runner up!
Congrats on the RU placement.
Congratulations on having your story featured as a top story on Vocal! This is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear why your work has received such recognition. Your storytelling is truly exceptional. The narrative was not only compelling but also beautifully crafted, holding my attention from start to finish. The way you developed the characters and plot was masterful, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Your unique voice and perspective shine through, setting your work apart. Itβs evident that you poured a lot of passion and effort into this piece, and it has certainly paid off. I look forward to reading more of your incredible stories in the future. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Dr. Jay
Lovely and strong. I'm happy to subscribe to your work.
Sad but made me appreciate how precious life and mothers areππ
Congrats on top story, Christy! Incredible poem! ππ₯³ππ₯³π
Such a loving sad tail, that's life.
Such a lovely poem, and a very much deserved Top Story! Congrats!
This was so poignant and emotional. Congratulations on your Top Story! ππππππ I loved your poem!
Beautifully written, Christy. Heart warming and heart breaking. Richly deserving of the Top story and so much more!
Oh goodness Christy. This was heartbreaking. Excellent.
This is poignant and painfully clear. Nicely done!
An emotive piece that too many understand the hard way. Congratulations on writing it and achieving a top story!
Ouch, this is just too hard, I just want her SO BADLY to FEEL what her mum is communicating.
Very moving. My youngest talks about me dying all the time and I tell him that I'll always be with him because I will. I'm not sure in what form but I'm hoping that I will be alive to him in memories; when he is faced with challenges and thinks about what I would do; when he looks at photos; when he talks to his brother about funny incidences from the past. I've also told him that I would like to be buried and have a tree planted on my grave, so that he has a living thing to visit if he needs to, which contains, in some way, my essence. A little macabre, I know but it seems to bring him comfort to think that this leafy tree could be his mum.
This is heartwrenching. Simply gorgeous. Congrats on the TS.
Oh I forgot say congratulations on TS!!π€©π€©