Waiting at home

When a father leaves for a land called No Man's Land

A small wooden house stood by the river,

A small boy and a woman in teens,

Lifting their arms and wave,

For they say their farewell,

Farewell for a man they hold consider a parent and a lover,

Farewell for a man who just left,

Whom they doubt and weep for his return, For a place he goes is No man's land,

A place where fire and smoke resides,

A place where a man be torn to shreds.

 

Three years passed by,

And the small boy still awaits outside of the house with his mother,

For they plead to God for his return,

Yet...

No news,

No messages,

Only silence.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A story that has unfolded many, many times throughout history. And all they can do is hope for his safe return. Many of course in history did not return. I guess they worked on the premise of no news is good news and it was only when they received a telegram or a knock on the door that their hope would also have died.

Chris

[Pale Moon]

Damn right :)

[Pale Moon]

Perhaps you'll like to read a new story of mine :)
(II) A Scarlet Night :)

[Final-Karma]

A very solemn poem that speaks large truths. Thank you for sharing.

[Pale Moon]

Perhaps you'll like to read a new story of mine :)
The title is (II) A Scarlet Night :)

[Abraham Kureshi]

It is very difficult to wait in times like this. A good read.

[Pale Moon]

Yep! :) It is!

[Pale Moon]

Perhaps you'll like to read a new story of mine :)
The title is (II) A Scarlet Night :)

[¿]

It's heart pricking along with wrenching....the most bitter truth of the child and his mother they knew....but still believe Hope sustains life!!
A well read in a compact...thanks for sharing☺

[Pale Moon]

THANKS! XD

[¿]

Ah, I don't know what XD is but you're heartedly welcome for sure☺

[Pale Moon]

THAT's A BIG FACE SMILE :D

[¿]

👧....!!!!

[Pale Moon]

Perhaps you'll like to read a new story of mine :)
The title is (II) A Scarlet Night :)

[¿]

Lemme check!😇

[Pale Moon]

THANKS! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Waiting is very hard. Waiting for someone is always very difficult. You made the reader understand the longing to see someone again. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Pale Moon]

THANKS! xD

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.