Missing

poem by: Jenny Linsel
Written on Jan 23, 2017

MISSING
Today she walked into your room 
And saw your empty chair
It has not sunk in yet
That you are no longer there

She thinks of the good times you had
Your laughter and your smile
Your kindness and affection
Your inimitable style

You were never one to judge
Treated everyone the same
When someone had a problem
It was to you they always came

Always a good listener
A true and loyal friend
All who encountered you
Knew on you they could depend

Six months have passed, Six long long months
No-one knows where you went
Your bank account has not been touched
Not one penny has been spent

Are you living on the streets?
Have you changed your name?
Did someone else commit a crime
And you thought you'd get the blame?

Did you have an argument
Or is it money that you owe?
Did you feel afraid or threatened
Why, oh why did you go?

A missing person ad on Facebook 
Has had five thousand views
Members of your family 
Have appealed on tv news

You may have seen your face
On a newspaper today
Please contact someone if your able
Let someone know you are ok

Your room's you way you left it
But without you it looks bare
Your mum's greatest wish is to look in
And see you sitting in that chair

 

Tags: rhyme, wishful,

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Frank Hornby . commented:
Wow! Very moving poem Jenny.....hope your friend is not missing for too long....
Jamal Abboud commented:
heartbreaking. if it's a real story; I hope he appears very soon. otherwise, you have marvelously ilustrated the feelings of a mother who has lost a son.
Christopher Russon commented on Feb 24, 2019 at 7:13pm
Wow sorry to hear this news.hope things worked out Ok.Excelent write.

 

 

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