Disillusion

The sorrow that follows loss cannot be explained. But it is all consuming

Running under evening lights,
Blinding glare of disillusion.
The day brought forth wanton brilliance,
Bathing all in what we felt;
But, alas, all feeling is naught
In crucibles and trenches.

Zephyrs are fit companions for the broken,
And with loss, winds arose;
One to two, two to tempest,
Maelstroms flooding; storms afoot;
And sunrise, with all serenity
Remains all but broken in the gloom.
Who am i to see the single
Star in skies of smoke and thunder?

And as such, counsel asks speak
Homecomings and fond memories-
Shadows have greater form.
To state that love is never-ending
Never took this to account;
In your absence, in departure,
Love was passed through alchemy,
And all that remains is true nothing,
And wish to never love again.

Author's Note

This is for my son, Gabriel, who passed on. A little tribute to a wonderful little man

Reviews

[M.Babu]

'Who am i to see the single
Star in skies of smoke and thunder?'
My favorite line.
Sorry for your loss, sir.
~M.Babu~

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm very sorry for your loss.
"Love was passed through alchemy,
And all that remains is true nothing,
And wish to never love again."
I do understand the poem. I lost younger two brothers 26 years ago to suicide. Took me a long time to open up.
Coyote

[zaisham9393]

I am so sorry. This is so emotionally moving .Its so heartbreaking when you suffer the loss of a loved
one.I know it's not easy but I pray and hope God gives you and your family strength to cope with the loss of your son.thank you for sharing .

[Alvin L. Kathembe]

Very touching tribute...God bless you bro