“You Gave Me A Mountain”
there’s not
a song
he could sing
to her
not a single note
could soothe
her
no melodic melody
or soft lullaby
could lift this
hurt
off her chest
she will live with it
the weight of it
for all of her days
and nights
the silent suffering
of going on …
knowing she will never
ever see
or hold
or kiss
her precious baby
again
not in this life
but the feeling
remains
the longing of it
never leaves
this is the part
of love
that you learn
after the leaving
takes hold
no matter what they say
there’s no such thing as
letting go
(For Priscilla Presley)
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