Gone
An entry for the Moment of Silence Acrostic Challenge
By Rachel DeemingPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Luke Brugger on Unsplash
Suddenly, you are gone:
I have all the time in the world!
Like a lightning bolt that shocks, your absence
Enters me and shakes me to my maternal core.
No requests; no rides; no restrictions; all relaxation.
Come back. Please. Sometimes.
Empty nests are sharp, draughty places.
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Comments (17)
At first glance this felt like a partner leaving a relationship, but as I read on it hit, and the picture is powerful on its own once you know what it symbolises. Time flies as a parent I bet!
mm I love this one. It really captures the essence of silence in an almost terrifying way.
Great take on the challenge ✅. Just as well my cat is chatty, when I’m home alone 🙄.
Awww... That was sweet and sad all in one breath! Nicely done Rachel!
Oh, I so much relate to this! Sometimes missing my son is like a stab in the heart, comes out of nowhere.
You capture the relief, anxiety, celebration and loneliness of children leaving home to live their own lives. Beautiful and sorrowful both. A wonderful challenge entry, Rachel!
Well done! I feel like this one should have gotten a top story boost
What a powerful moment/stage to capture! Ends and beginnings and the pause after and before
Very well said. Seems every parents' dream and nightmare at once.
Well-wrought! I can relate to this one deeply, having one that's grown now.
Definitely can relate with this potential. They can get right under your skin while they are here...but we know we'll miss those gaps, spaces and empty rooms and quieter homes when they do fly! Well done on another intriguing entry!
Deftly done and full of poignant pathos.
I'm not there yet but it makes me wonder... Will it feel like this? Whatever happens, I like the poem anyway!
Oh, goodness! This was so bittersweet. Creatively well done, Rachel!
I think it's Stockholm Syndrome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry sorry, but I just couldn't help myself. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
I hear you on this. I am to an empty nest. Letting go so our children can grow and make a fulfilling life of their own is hard . We will always be a mother
Ouch! Seriously ouch! Is this any minute, or already happened?