Swirling, whirling, churning,
my heart sobs.
Two friends in one week:
One claimed by Leukemia;
the other by the hangman’s noose.
Why?
The whisper hurls itself into the void.
His voice replies:
In the depths of despair, you will call my name.
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This was powerful–and heartbreaking.
No words. We had two last weekend plus the dog, Willow. Your verse hit hard. Thank you
I’m so sorry for your losses. Why indeed. May their memories be a blessing.
Poignant words about such loss. I’m so sorry and hope that this was at least a little cathartic. Beautifully written.
Writing is always cathartic, Terry. Thank you for those kind words <3
A modern Job. So sorry for your loss. That’s heartbreaking.
That is exactly true! A modern Job. Thank you Genna!
Heart wrenching!!!!!!!! I am sorry.
Thank you. Both acquaintances, but still tragic 🙁
🙁 🙁 🙁
Two friends in one week is terrible. It feels inhuman!
Sigh and yet it happens.
Every time I ask ‘why?’ I inevitably hear ‘why not?’ in my head. Powerfully written.
That sounds equally difficult to answer, right? Thank you Tina.
Heartbreaking! I know the feeling, is all I can say. Very powerful response.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
WOW. Powerful and breathtakingly good!
Thank you very much, Kathy!
There is never a satisfying answer to that particular why. 🙁
No, but there is solace in knowing that there is an answer, at least 🙁
So sad, I’m so sorry for your loss.
This was fiction, but thank you for your thoughts 🙂
You captured so well how it feels when we lose someone.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you. One was an acquaintance and the other was a universal friend.
Heartbreaking and real for so many. “Why” is a very good question!
That’s true. And it doesn’t even have to happen twice for people to ask that question.
Overwhelming…!
Thank you, Naba.
Everyone’s story, at some point of time, so well written.
Yes indeed. Thank you Mridubala.
By the way, did you link up for #15to50 this month? Will be reading all entries tomorrow. So just checking. Linky closes tonight 🙂
Oh!!!! 😮 I think I missed it…
Thanks for the heads up. Off to your blog …let me check if I can do something… 🙂
You’ve ensured the reader feels the strong emotion and heartache in this piece.
I hope that has come through effectively, Jo-Anne. Thank you so much!
Wow! Awesome! Powerful! Makes you wonder about Faith, beliefs, religion and the Almighty. Well done, Shailaja! HUGS <3
Yes, all of that and the fact that there is always light even when it seems the darkest. Thank you so much, Judy! <3
Such powerful emotions in such few words! This ‘Why’ can be a haunting nightmare!
Thank you so much, Aditi. I really wanted to make the words speak. Glad they did.
ai yai yai… now that was the big Guy at his best… and you too 🙂
Thank you so much!
It’s so hard when things come in droves.
Yes, they overwhelm you and you have nowhere to go.
Powerfully written.
Thank you so much, AJ!
Speechless!
Thank you Vishal.