Poetry: Death of a parent 94 Articles

by Alicia Sloley

The pain will never ever go away When the angels came and took you that day They may as well have taken me too For I felt my life was also through The most important person in my life taken away Why were you taken...read more

by Ivory Quarantello

I'm watching her die, Slower and slower each day. Her eyes are bright, her smile wide, But her spirit fades every time I look away I'd take her place if it would help. Neither has lived, what good would it do? How ...read more

by Angel Liu

Father Inspiration Died today Quietly, No one knew - I would've sent word but the Utter silence Of being alone With that Let me float away Which I needed So I could run After the breathe That lef...read more

by Jason Hinds-King

How Far Is Good-Bye? Day and night in antiseptic room Watching,Waiting,Crying Eyelids flutter and see-unseen Morphine hazed horrors...I hope just memories Through a saline cascade Step back to yesterday Anything...read more

by Kathleen Delicato

MOTHER'S DEATH I will never forget the day you died. I woke up late and listened for the sound Of you moving 'round the kitchen, but my Ears heard nothing. My heart began to pound With nervous fear. I quickly rose a...read more

by Lady Cynthia

A Conversation With God Once upon a soul where angels gathered near, To protect a mere mortal with a love so dear. They watched carefully felt the pain and trials, Touched the heart with joy and heartwarming smiles. ...read more

by Linda G

In the blink of an eye it was time to die Seemed I hardly had time to get to know him So much unsaid up 'til that day So many things I did not say I never asked about his dad the cars he drove, what drove him ma...read more

by RWHarmer

Mom, I Miss You You're the one who named me The very one that cared for me You gave me life and all the love I miss you so, though you're right above It hasn't been long, so forgive the tears It's still so much and...read more

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by Joanne Olivieri

I wrote this in 1994 right after the death of my Mother. Tears for Mom My heart has been drained Of the joy once felt A cloudburst of tears The sun will never melt. The sweetness of your smile My eyes again wi...read more

by Elaine Pash

Last Hours Knowing is the worse part. Slowly, he's fading, Dehydrating. Coughing, gagging, choking, Then nothing. There he lay, motionless, In a white bed, In white sheets, White face. Slowly loosing cons...read more

by Paul Curtis

I COULD NOT WEEP FOR HIM I could not weep When he was diagnosed And I feared the worst Or when the false smile appeared And he feared it too And put on a brave face I could not weep As I sat at his side His ha...read more

by Virginia Wardell

THAT LAST AUGUST DAY I see his face at least once a day. That infectious grin above the summer grey suit, The jaunty walk out the front door That last August day. I remember my mother's face in the cab. "Let's no...read more

by Tara Allan Stewart

On a spring day. Mother suddenly appears as she truly is, pale, thin, and, yes, tired. I do understand. I see peace in her eyes. She asks to go to the doctor. She is pride and beauty. I cling to my remissi...read more

by Jennifer Poland

She sat on the bench as people walked by, Be strong and tough she told herself, Don't let them see you cry. Some rushed by in pairs, Some just didn't seem to care. As I walked up with my coffee in my hand, I hope s...read more

by Taranis

Death of my father It was always the way you were going to go, Dad, After spending most of your life in it, The pub was the last place You were seen standing on your own two feet. Something broke in your head An...read more

by Peggy Gildon

Father's day 1986 When I was small, you held my hand and said what's there to fear Looking up at you; I thought I saw a tear I was young so little then I didn't understand That you weren't just a daddy, but also a...read more

by Lyn Fahmy

This time of year's come round again reminding us, we know, of how you were and are still loved in every way and so. In every way we'd like to show you're with us every day. In heart,in mind, in deed, in kind, ...read more

by Jaysen Elsky

Mom, The last time I saw you was Mother's Day. The family. Chinese buffet. The kids laughing at my chopsticks. The conversation echoing every conversation ever between families stretched like rubber bands 'til they ...read more

by Michelle Stilley

Dear Mommy, I'm starting school today! I wish you weren't so far away. What if nobody likes me there? What if the teacher doesn't care? Daddy misses you, Mommy, and so do I. I get scared sometimes when I hear him cr...read more

by Jessica O'Connor

Always with you you wander around trying to find a purpose you think you lost everything since you lost me. remember im always here just because you cant see me doesnt mean im gone for good for everyday im here ...read more