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Where Did You Go?

The question I ask, When You're In Pain.

By Carol Ann TownendPublished 6 months ago 1 min read
Where Did You Go?
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Where did you go?

This morning, you were you,

This afternoon it feels like I'm talking to someone else,

Shouting,

Screaming,

Confusing words,

Mixing reality with fantasy,

I can see your physique with my eyes,

You look like you,

You sound like you,

But the words you speak,

Don't sound like the person I have come to know,

I've known you for over 25 years,

Please;

Tears are rolling down my cheeks,

My heart is in pain,

My mind doesn't know what to do,

Where did you go?

Where is that gentle giant I fell deeply in love with?

My feelings are still strong,

You are there in person, but distant in mind,

I can hear your voice,

Though you speak a language I don't recognise;

I know the real you will be back,

But how long before the pain takes over and I

lose you once more?

Please tell me;

Where did you go?

Do you still know who I am?

Do you still love me?

My heart breaks hard,

Though I know this is temporary,

You will come back,

When the pain ends,

I love you so,

Please don't judge me,

Personality switches are confusing,

It makes me feel sad,

When you're pain makes me ask,

'Where did you go?'

I can promise you this,

No matter how many times your brain leaves me,

I will remain strong,

I will love you for eternity.

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About the Creator

Carol Ann Townend

I'm a writer who doesn't believe in sticking with one niche.

My book Please Stay! is out now

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  • Sandy Gillman6 months ago

    This was so heartbreaking 💔

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