Ripped Away

You came to see me for a day
departing too soon ripped away.
The wall I had built over time tumbled and fell.
I had to stay when you crossed the sea 
you have others.. dad only has me.

Siblings raised along with me,
loved but lost across the sea.

A mother so loved but so far away,
appears now and then just to be ripped away.
An emptiness replaces emotion.
Loneliness replacing your devotion.

Stomach wrenching gut churning tears as I lay,
you are always ripped away.
I want you to give comfort a place to rest,
to soothe this aching in my breast.

I want to beg you to stay,
but I still my voice, my tears, as I smile and wave.
You have taken so much from me.
Every time l want..I need you to stay 
Yet again you're ripped away.

© 2018 Taylor Crowshaw