Innocent Email

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like John A'Hern.

The poem was written after my visit to a sick friend, she wanted a last chat. After getting my thoughts around as to how she must have felt, I visited her. Her bravery in facing the news she had been given about her health, amazed me. I fell into a black hole of thoughts, the poem came to me quite easily.

Innocent email arrived today From a friend in constant pain The content read, then read again Just saying hello and how are you Exchanges between friends over backyard fence She spoke of issues as friends can Words used as blows to the head Death and gloom are her companions Deep breath taken preparing myself A visit was made to a sick friend Two hours of listening to horror stories A time given, a sentence to be served Time and pain her constant companions I sat and slowly sank into surrounding darkness Clearing possessions, her only action Clear her belongings, peace for the soul Tears had flowed until none were left Able to talk of death and its intent In a daze we said our farewells Left her standing on the edge of a precipice A distant figure waving farewell My mind unable to comprehend I now sit at my desk so confused Attempting to say what is best This is the line where I must stop.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Robert James Liguori

Date: 9/24/2021 6:48:00 PM

Incredible poem. Life's challenges are emotional especially in these situations. Thank you for your poetry.

John A'Hern
Date: 9/30/2021 2:01:00 PM

Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I do not know where the strength came from on the day I visited my friend. A couple of hours of chatting and cups of tea, like a dream sequence.