Never Go

About the love for my children and fear of loss.

The child

breathing so softly

so subtly

that I check to make sure

it’s still there.

What would I do if you left me?

No longer here for me to hold.

No, I cannot compare thee

to a summer’s day.

To trivialize such a love

as something that comes every year

without welcome

would undermine the pain

I would feel

if you

should ever go.

I hear of stories

I see them in the news every day

How could one go on?

What would I do if you left me?

No longer your sweet kisses

for me to know.

I am thankful for each day

for being blessed with your love

But I cannot help

to hold you tighter

when another little one

has gone so far away.

What would I do if you ever left me?

No longer your smile

to make me feel whole.

For now I will not take for granted

The unconditional love you have shown

Because if you ever left me

is something I never want to know 

Reviews

[Robin]

This is sooooo very sweet. A moving piece for me because my baby just turned 18. I fear the day she walks out on her own. But I know it has to come.

[Jupiter]

Oh gosh, Robin! I can't even get to that point yet! I can't fathom how hard it must be. I don't even like sending them to school! O_O

Thank you though

[Bri]

I love this, it really lets readers feel the love you have for your kids :)

[Jupiter]

Thank you, Bri!

[unsavable_soul]

Love it. Such inner turmoil brought to surface. You have a good grasp on laying out your thoughts so the reader can play along.
Keep it coming to earth, jupiter.
Chris

[Jupiter]

Thank you, Chris!
"Keep it coming to earth, jupiter."
Brilliant!