Wednesday, March 25, 2009

From a lost niece.

I'll miss you, oh how I'll miss you.
It gives me a jolt every time I think of it.
Here I am facing quietus and I am desensitized.
Tell me, please, how to feel.
I hope you were happy, oh how I hope you felt loved.
You have left an impression on me.

I'm sorry, oh how I am so sorry.
I am not in hysterics, I don't know how to act.
I didn't know you well enough, but I still care.
The fact that I'll never get another chance to get to know you leaves me numb.
I wanted to know you, oh how I wanted to know you.
I will always remember your hardy voice.


1 comment:

  1. sterling, if you haven't already, i think you should consider taking some creative writing electives. i think you'd enjoy the feedback.

    on a personal note, i think we're all a little confused about what to feel. you describe the paradox eloquently.

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