Exhausted Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Shutting off the bedroom light, walking to the bed in
darkness, tears streaming from your eyes.

Knowing that when you go to lie down, the love of your
life will not be beside you, never again to be your
partner in bed, dreams gone, faded into the distance.

Reaching over, grabbing their pillow and holding it
closely, wishing with all your heart that it were your
loved one instead.

Tears streaming throughout the night, falling asleep
at last, exhausted from crying.