No Sunshine In My
Heart
Where did
the sunshine go
Though it
is shining in the sky
It is missing in my
heart
Since the day you said
goodbye.
You were my last sibling
Who I
loved so much.
I wanted to be
there with you
To hug you and feel
your touch.
Writing poetry escapes
me
As no words
will come to mind.
My organ sits in my room
in silence
Unplayed even though I
have the time.
It has been
only six months
Since you went
away
I feel empty
inside and so alone
With no sunshine in my
days.
You fought a battle with
cancer
For over fifteen
years.
When it moved into your
bones
It became my worst
fear.
Towards the end of your
illness
I used to call you every
week
Hearing your voice gave
me peace
Until you lost the
ability to speak.
The cancer had spread to
your brain
With a full
radiation treatment done.
You weren't yourself
most days.
The battle was over, the
cancer had won.
Unable to communicate
with you was hard
But, your eldest
son kept me informed
Even when the last hours
were near
Then with a call in
the early morn.
I woke up startled at
the very time
You took your last
breath.
Your son confirmed
by a phone call
The exact time of your
death.
We lost
three siblings way too young
You and I were the only
two left
Your leaving me too
soon
Has left me feeling so
bereft.
I know we shall meet
again
When my life is
done
For a while I
may cry at times
Accepting that I am the
only one.
Though I haven't been
able to write
Since the day you
passed away,
All alone with memories
and tears
I wrote about my
terrible loss today.