Incomplete

by Jennifer RIP Lesthat Hayden   Sep 29, 2008


On the floor are pools of dismay
as I gather the right words to say.
Under the bed are pictures to share
of times when you were still there.

Inside the closet remains your black coat
and inside the pocket; the letter you wrote.
Behind my eyelids lie wittinesses so scared
of the horrific troubles each eye had shared.

Around my wrist is the bracelet you wore,
the green one that fell off going out the door.
Inside the living room is the game we played
along with your unfinished bottle of Gatorade.

Your unfinished homework I turned in
and the band teacher gave me your violin.
A picture of me in your wallet was found.
Framing my face was a heart drawn around.

Hit by a car on Sunday afternoon.
I never thought you'd die so soon.
Arms crossed in your coffin you sleep.
You're gone, but your memory I keep.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Jen,

    the whole poem is written well and the final stanza really brings with it the enormity of horror.

    Take care

    Michael

  • 15 years ago

    by Kim

    Simply amazing...
    Very moving.
    I don't want to use too many words for something so pure...

    This poem is Feeling.

  • 15 years ago

    by Yeka

    Beautiful poem i really enjoyed reading it............keep it up

  • 15 years ago

    by Steven Topaz

    Beautiful.. I guess this was about lesthat I never met him because I just recently joined.
    But Btw I loved Played/Gatorade very original.
    Anyway it seems like everyone here had him close to his heart and i feel like I missed out on something I hope you feel better about it sooner or later

  • 15 years ago

    by Mister 47

    I can not think of a more good way to describe or mention somone liek this !!!

    the last stanza was the ONE for me !!!

    great work