"Worlds Apart" by Rachael Williamson
We were a happy family— Until she died. Dad, you became my pillar When Mom was gone. You held me…
We were a happy family— Until she died. Dad, you became my pillar When Mom was gone. You held me…
Like the moon, you shone so radiantly— A soft, steady glow in my darkest nights. You were quiet …
Moments slip quietly through time, Leaving survival at the mercy of grace. But do not be amazed …
Life — born in boundless joy, Yet it ends in floods of tears, Leaving me to taste the first bitt…
Stars remind me of your sparkling brown eyes, While the moon reflects the brilliance you carried…
Through years All we knew were fears Of pause, entrapment and lockdown Freedom, were we conferre…
Along the streets in worn out clothes With my head hung in a noose Of hunger, ache and cold I wa…
Echoes I hear From street to street Chatters I hear From wall to wall Locked down Have we become…
Down hills and vales We walk and run Across streams and rivers We paddle in search of gems beyon…
In the open We, “the rocks” gather From near and far have we come For a purpose have we come To …
Fill this heart Crammed with pain Heal each part With love again Fill each chamber Wit…
From you I chose to run As with secrets untold Was my head stuffed Thoughts of you Consumed my…
Like a kite Have you been freed From my mind’s fief Have you journeyed From my heart’s chains Ha…
As the night sky You seem to be beautiful Yet dark and mysterious Lured, have I become As your m…
Along the aisle of elegance With charisma of regal ambience You walk. Captured, have you my eyes…
Emeti, Loyal and beautiful Were you Never have I seen A maiden so fair A gazelle, a pearl My fri…
For fear of father Life seemed mute All I knew, whispers All I read, eyes All I followed, schedu…
To rhythm, my hips I sway I order one drink A pint and another Then more In the arms…
Hale and hearty Charming and loving Were you until cancer came With chemo upon chemo Dru…