The Telling

Augustus

Bad news ill received–

A fledgling falling from a nest–

For more time he grieved,

Unsettled, bawling, to fate acquiesced.

Acceptance comes as the telling fades.

An abundance of love came to his aide. 

Instinct expands, accepts the facts.

Some caring hands lifted him back.

 

 

 

Augustus / Houston, Texas / February 2017

  • Author: Augustus (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 10th, 2017 10:40
  • Comment from author about the poem: Part of my clinical trial at MD Anderson included further testing, the results of which were alarming. I became extremely depressed.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Augustus

    Thank you so much. I have been very depressed and unable to function. I am doing a bit better. I am having difficulty thinking about anything other than morbid themes. Weird how something can just take over your mind.

  • Christina8

    I am so sorry about the bad news, Augustus. You are on my mind. You did write a wonderful poem through your depression. I'm glad you had an "abundance of love" come to your aide. In my prayers--Christina

    • Augustus

      Thanks Christina. I hope I am not too melodramatic.

    • WriteBeLight

      I do not have words. I am so disappointed but appreciate you telling us what you are going through. Please try to stay focused on writing and try not to dwell on the bad news. There has to be some good news in there, somewhere I hope.

      • Augustus

        My wife and I sit every day and give thanks for the many blessings we have. None the less this depression grabbed and would not let go.

        • WriteBeLight

          You are a tough cookie Augustus. And so is your wife. Both of you, please, hang in there and you keep writing!

        • Fay Slimm.

          Keep holding close that "abundance of love" my friend "caring hands" are sire to help - - a heart-wrenching reaqd.

          • Augustus

            Will try to be more positive. The love helps. Thanks.

          • kevin browne

            all positive vibes towards you my friend and I love you're come back poem. it's really beautiful.

            • Augustus

              Thanks. Hope to be able to contribute for a while.

            • rrodriguez

              Augustus, I looked for you, but I didn't find you, then here you're. Thanks heavens you're back. Keep writing, your work is highly appreciated.

              • Augustus

                Mil gracias amigo. Glad to be missed and appreciated.



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