in depth look at poem: This poem is about my sister. When she was with me, she was a friend to me. She was there for me when I was depressed. I was sad when she left. This poem was written as an assignment for senior english class. The assignment was to simply write a sonnet.
you've been gone so long
you've been gone so long now
that I've forgotten what it's like to feel you near
I've been forever in the dark, wondering how
that I can live without you near to hear
the many words that I need to say
that would take away from me the pain
that cages me in every possible way.
I've been away so long, I'm going insane
I guess I've got to go on without you,
swallow the foolish things I've said
forget the fun things we used to do,
forget the things that made our faces red.
I guess I can live without your smile
but only for a little while.
Dedicated to:
Sarah Johnston
-Jon Johnston
© Copyright 1997 Jonathan Johnston
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