Marker

Lonesome vessel; not supposed
To be there, yet you are.
I still wrestle; still opposed
To be here. Still far,
Still scarred.
Still marred.

Yesterday I heard you speak.
A soft yielding voice,
I had mostly forgotten.
Perhaps you found what I seek.
With your silent choice,
And my woes begotten.

You won't return,
To a world I watch burn.
Still at every turn,
I quietly yearn,

Just to know,
You found home.

Dedicated to my girlfriend. She took her life five years ago. She took mine with her.

Links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/uK1St9RJKG

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/uzr4xDWA7W