The Great Alone
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How heavy is the world?
You asked your dad
before realizing it
weighed him down
How far to the moon?
You asked your mom
before knowing its
vastness consumed her
How is want, a brother
And need, a sister?
You asked the universe before
blowing out your birthday candles
How full are my dreams?
You asked yourself
before facing
the great alone
I like the simplicity of your stanzas; yet they speak volumes. Nicely crafted!
I agree With SarahW. This is wonderful!
Thank you both, SarahW and troll!! I appreciate your comments! I recently lost my cousin and her daughter is now bereft of both parents and when I saw the title for this book on goodreads, I knew I had to dedicate a poem to her… I will be heading to the US for her ceremony next Thursday when school is done.
Cristy, thanks for providing the backstory. It enriches the second reading to know it. And yet, the poem also stands alone. It is powerful. If I were to write favorite lines from your poem, I would just be re-writing it for you! So glad you’ll be able to be with her. Will you give her the poem?
I didn’t give her the poem as she was pretty raw but I may send it to her later. She is one brave girl – even spoke about her mom at the ceremony. She will have lots of positive things coming up as she won a full scholarship to Princeton! I am so happy she has something this positive to stead her through the hard times!! Thanks again for your message!