LAMENTATIONS

 

I could not be comforted

As my heart reeked of utter grief

Their words were meaningless

Stability was brief

 

In the darkest abyss of my soul

Evil, terror, and flames

Tormented my last flicker of sanity

And struck with cursed shame

 

Despair laid eyes on me

Like a hungry villainous snake

Then wrapped her cruel arms around me

Causing my body to violently shake

 

Silence covered my ears

Amplifying each rapid heart beat

Water filled my eyes

Soaking me from head to feet

 

My mind raced for answers

As more questions became clear

Desperately I searched for peace

But was engulfed with fear

 

Little child of only ten

I have no way to comfort you

How shall I tell you your daddy died

When a part of you is going to die, too

 

I want so badly to hold you close

Offering sweet words of hope

But internally demons have torn me asunder

To the point that I can’t even cope

 

When you can no longer hold your eyes open

And your weeping fades into the night

Lay your head upon my trembling breast

Together we will be all right

 

Judy Montgomery

 

CROWS

Acrylic on Canvas

12 x 16