On the day of her death
he didn't cry.
Everyone said
"He doesn't care!"
On the day they laid
her to rest
he didn't cry.
Everyone said
"He never loved her!"
On the one month anniversary
of her death he was found
lying next to her grave.
An empty bottle of poison
in his hand. A note
that simply read,
"I can't live without her."
This the man
"Who didn't care."
This the man
"Who never loved her."
A fascinating story Shirley. The outside world doesn't really know what goes on behind closed doors, does it? That reminds me of a poem I need to write when I get round to it.
I'm left wondering if the deceased wife knew she was loved. That is the important part of the story for me.
clever stuff, Shirley.. this style suits you really well i think.. keep em coming xx
Good. Some hide their emotions too well, and others don't try to see past the wall. And love your illustrations
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John Coopey
Thu 22nd Dec 2011 22:07
Very good, Shirley.
I just wonder if it would be stronger still without the last 4 lines. (English understatement, and all that!)