A QUIET GOODBYE

I wrote this poem in the memory of my late mentor,how his memory lingers inside me

I look outside, I see the rain,
No matter the time, it brings back the pain.
That emptiness still lingers deep inside me,
No matter how far I run, I cannot flee.

I look outside, the clouds are crying,
I find myself still denying.
Wasn't sad that it ended,
But grateful that it happened�"
Now realizing, it's time to mend.

The grief doesn't haunt me, with the closure I’ve found,
It makes sense now�"it’s a sweet memory, profound.

The clouds cry, I imagine you're remembering me,
I can finally understand the way you loved me.
I could go on for hours, but I need to set the brakes.
If I’m honest, I’m past those heartaches.

For I have someone I cherish, and your memories won’t diminish.
I find no clear way to end this,
But all I want to say is: it was bliss.

Author's Note

I'm still an amateur so please ignore grammar or spelling mistakes,and please tell me if my poem makes you feel something

Reviews

[LH Weiss]

I admire the mix of emotions that the narrator experiences. They’re sad to let go, but still look over their time together fondly, and how the poem still ends on a happy note. At least in the way that I’ve interpreted it, the narrator is deciding to be happy. Nice job.

[Yhorm]

I'm sure that person wouldn't rest if he found me still grieving