Left Alone

I slowly sink to my knees,not believing.
How could you have left me?
Why are you not here with me?
I feel cold, so cold, help me.
I want to see you.
Somebody help me here.
I feel lost.
Someone is pulling me to my feet.
I fight them, pulling and struggling.
Fighting to sit back down.
Crying, I give up, and let them lead me away.
Pausing, I look behind me.
My knees almost give out at the sight.
One cold, pale, headstone.
One red rose, still warm from my hands.
Don't leave me yet. I still need you.


Copyright ©2002 Laura Ann Maitland