I did not know there would be a time
when my feet would walk on earth without you…
but here I am,
walking,
under the sun and the rain,
still trying to make sense,
of the distractions that take up so much space,
space where I used to hold you…
and though it’s not often you cross my mind
when you do, I lose track of time
for wasn’t it just yesterday I called you?
And my memories fall
like autumn leaves
drifting away in the breeze
as I remember to keep walking…
walking on earth without you.

poetry and image copyright neha 2020
January 7, 2020 at 8:26 am
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Lovely. Poignant. Gracious. My footsteps smile.
Thank you.
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January 7, 2020 at 8:33 am
Thank you so much for the kind comment! π
January 7, 2020 at 10:29 am
Beautifully poignant, Neha. β€οΈ
January 7, 2020 at 5:51 pm
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
January 8, 2020 at 2:40 am
This is so sad and yet full of beautiful memories we can all relate to.
Stay well Neha and thank you for such nice words.
January 8, 2020 at 9:09 am
Thank you so much dear Marie β€
January 8, 2020 at 4:42 am
Fabulous π π
January 8, 2020 at 9:05 am
Thank you Dorna!