Last Smile

A repressed memory makes itself known
I had buried it deep within because in pain it did grow
Nurtured by misery and strengthened with my tears
Of the loss of the one that I loved dear
My mended heart is starting to unravel
It's like being hit in the face with a fist full of gravel
Like a sickness in my stomach that tears my soul
Ripping apart everything I had left to hold
I should have been there when you needed me most
But now I'm haunted by your restless ghost
That night you left with a smile on your face
But quickly that memory would be replaced
I heard the sirens, then the screams of our friends
I did not know that this night your life would come to an end
What if I had done this, what if I had done that
So many times I've asked this but there's no going back
It should've been me, I wish I could take your place
Instead of having to remember that last smile upon your face
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Posted: Jun 2013

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Nuwahri61
Hi Dementia.........this opened up some memories for me and can appreciate the conviction in this write .........thanks for sharing and hope it helped the healing process
Regards Nu handshake
coyote76
wow you are really good not sure if i am how do come up with this stuff
beautifulyou
Hi dementia,
it seems traumatic memory comes up when it's near ready for release...
I hope this is true for you.

Ty for your sharing. Your write is poignant rose
Dementia
Thank you all for your comments. Much appreciated.
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