POEM STARTER
You are attending your first funeral. Write a poem about the experience and how it makes you feel.
Choose a specific style of poetry that would be suitable for this prompt.
Standing
Sorrow fills the air And black crows circling above The bouquet of roses In your hands
Do you know that I am here? Standing at the doorstep Of what used to be Praying for the time back
Standing waiting for them To fade to black To wake up and see You next to me
My voice breaks as I Give the speech Of early mornings And late nights
How it wasn’t enough How I wish to hear your laugh Best friends by choice Soulmates by chance
Fall in love with a ghost Ghost I wish to remember I hope you haunt me Everyday and I’m standing here
At your grave Standing hoping you’ll Come home And I’ll wake up
Standing with your face Glaring at me With love in your eyes Standing here hoping I can see you again