Not Waving

I held you in my arms my friend
And gently stroked your face
Until the light in your dear eyes
Left not the slightest trace

Your head now heavy on my knee
I felt your spirit leave
My anguish found no voice in me
My grief too great to greave

Inconsolable

I can't forget the pain
I breathe you
Not insane nor yet sane
I sense you
In every waking day
I miss you
In every fitful sleep
I seek you
My soul cannot be free
Without you
Bereft, I fade until
I join you

My Child My Child

We wandered, oblivious to time's passage
Enveloped in our unique bond
We were together, not needing words
You were of me, I of you
We were inseparable
Then you were torn from me
Our anguish rent the air
Two souls as one, now ripped apart
In our distress we clung to each other
I tried to hold you to me
You tried your best to stay
Our struggles were to no avail
You were taken and I remain
So utterly
Alone