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A Poem for My Dead Brother’s Birthday
I can only imagine who you would be today
It’s hard to know you won’t hear us say
Happy birthday
Today my heart is heavy
I can’t even put into words
The pain I feel
After all these years
Of living life without you
Yet still we continue on
Laughing at jokes
Blowing out smoke
Waiting for the next day to come
Life is different
When you aren’t in it
I wish I knew how it changed
I wish I know how it differed
I wish I knew how it would be
Had we not lost you
Before you turned thirteen
I’m not supposed to be sad today
You would’ve had a fit
Today is your day
Not mine
But still I feel such sorrow
My heart aches for your voice
I can’t seem to feel happy today
My soul is weeping without you
It comes in waves like tsunamis
I’m fine, no tears, I’m okay right now
But wait five minutes and I’m drowning
Without you
About the Creator
Samantha Scharf
Aspiring poet/short story writer. Learning as I go. Open to any and all criticism (in fact, it’s asked for.)
Call me Sam.
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