1985
The year before 1986
The year I lost three
So much pain inflicts
Emotions at sea
Abandoned by death
and negligence
I could hardly take a breath
Sorrow so pendulous
As the timeless clock ticked
I began to breathe
And life again clicked
I began to believe
In myself
And in life
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Some years are very memorable, for better or for worse. It sounds like 1985 was one of those years for you. It is so important to believe in yourself, and I am glad you do...again!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to lose loved ones, but we must continue on. Life is for the living.
ReplyDeleteVery well done.
Have a terrific day. Big hugs. ☺
When poetry comes from a place, pain this deep ... it hurts to read the words.
ReplyDeleteAmazing write, Kathe.
!985 does not sound like a good year for you.
ReplyDeleteoh...that one is hard...like a punch in the gut...to lose one much less three...hugs...i am glad you found life again though....
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so sad. I hope it's not biographical. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has a year like that, i think -- it makes or breaks us. It made you.
ReplyDeleteOh, how tragic... that year will never be forgotten.
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