A Poem Inspired

Parting

You told me once
Now maybe twice
That when we part
To close my eyes
I’d feel you there
Nestled right between
My third and fourth
Delicate rib

You took my hand
To say goodbye
And whispered softly
While I cried
Said you’d be there
Regardless when
Tucked Right between
My third and fourth
Delicate rib.

I watched you go
Then headed home
And tears stream like the river flow
With little strength
I lift my hand
To place it on my aching chest
I feel you there
Throbbing painfully
Just
Right between
My third and fourth
Delicate rib

Now deep into the night
When All is quiet
And loneliness creeps
Mercilessly into my crib
I hear you call
Out silently to me
You are there
Right Between
My third and fourth
Delicate rib


A new day begins
To the burst of rays
That diffuses all the pockets of pain
I promised you
That I will wake
With nothing
Just you
There stuck between
My third and fourth
Delicate rib