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One Gun Shot

by krrowling

You tried to kiss me on my forehead while I was busy playing on the computer. Little did I know that was the last kiss you’d give. I had the chance for a goodbye, Papaw, And I missed it. You were my moon and my stars gone in an instant. With one gun shot, one bullet through the chest, two hearts stopped: mine for a millisecond and yours forever. I don’t know what you felt or why this occurred. Was I part of the reason? Could I go back to that day? Would I have known? That day was the last time I Saw your wise eyes through your glasses, heard your gentle voice saying “Good morning, I love you” All while feeling your scratchy whiskers on my shoulder as you came behind me and hugged me with your warm embrace for the last time. I remember our last times together.
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Comments (4)

Mega
<p>readiing this poem made me cry, it is so so sad,&nbsp; losing somebody suddenly and then having to regret the last goodbye,&nbsp;</p>
MuseKitsune26
<p>Goodness.. I dont know what to say, I love it so much. Please keep writing. I know what it&#39;s like to be on the edge of possible suicide but to loose someone that way....I could never imagine the pain... If this really happened to you, I think you did the best thing by witing about it and letting it out.</p>
RenewMe27
<p>(If this is based on a true event and I feel like it is) I can&#39;t explain why</p><p>but I feel for you... I hope that you heal quickly and never forget</p><p>to feel loved and love despite this event.</p><p>(If this is just a poem) You did a wonderful job. I am particularly sensitive,</p><p>But I do feel the narration gave it a personal touch that definitely affected my emotions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
marysitz
This is absolutely beautiful: "With one gun shot, one bullet through the chest, two hearts stopped: mine for a millisecond and yours forever."

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