Prompt: Loss
The pandemic included the loss of too many. During this time my father died from a rapidly advancing cancer, a friend died, and a colleague was murdered. And my beloved dog (Kahlo) died I miss them all terribly - but what was even harder was not being able to be there with my dad or my friend or my dog with the vet. There was no funeral or gathering for my father - his wishes as it was in the thick of Covid before vaccines. So there was a tremendous loss of just normal grieving, normal human touches, normal gatherings for a colleague and friend who had virtual funerals. Being at a funeral alone virtually is hard. It was a crazy year of loss for many - and a loss of normal loss. That is what I tried to capture - not sure I did but sad to even think about.
Lost Too
a parent
a colleague
a friend
a pet
were taken away
and I cannot forget
left only with
weights of regret
as I could not grieve
like I needed to do
or could not be there
like I wanted to
as those parts of life
were lost too
those parts of life
were lost too
two years of loss
loss of two years
more tears of loss
loss of more tears
a hug
a visit
a kiss
a touch
were taken away
and that hurt so much
left only with
no one to trust
and I could not grieve
like I needed to do
or could not be there
like I wanted to
as those parts of life
were lost too
those parts of life
were lost too
two years of loss
loss of two years
more tears of loss
loss of more tears
@moonraccoon Feb 2022
I'm sorry it's not coming together for me.
@moonraccoon Feb 2022
Liz, this is heartfelt and beautiful. I believe I have a piece of music that will allow the lyric to stay really close, maybe drop a couple of "a"s or a "so" here and there, if that's okay?
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
I'd say you captured it as close as words can capture it.
Trying to think of anything to add and can't... the loss of normal loss pretty much sums it up. Really outstanding write here, even by your already high standards.
@sunnymae Feb 2022
Oh Goodness...my dear. I'm so sorry for all of your losses at a time where you were left without any tether line or solid ground to stand on.
No gatherings, funerals, no points of distinction to mark these events properly and give them a place, any place.
I'm sorry you had to write this, and I'm also glad you did. My hope is that it was cathartic in some small way.
This is a solid write my friend. Skilled and from the heart.
@sheslin Feb 2022
You have had more than your share of loss. Your raw emotions are beautifully conveyed in these straight up heartbreaking lyrics. Wonderful structure too. I wish you didn’t have to write a song like this. Hope you got some relief through writing it.
@jlampson Feb 2022
I came here to congratulate you on your 100th song, and that is a worthy thing, but I couldn't help but be affected by all you've had to endure. Your pain, very real, is shared by way too many. That's not to try to make things easy; they're not. They never will be. I am so sorry you've had to try to gather strength through all these hardships, and hope beyond hope to carry on. I imagine that writing it brought a mild catharsis, and, if you want it, I would gladly support you in helping record this song in a respectful way when the time is right. For now, be good to yourself and honor those memories of those who had to leave too soon. Much love to you and your family.
@cindyrella Feb 2022
I'm sorry for all you've been through. You chose the best way possible to convey it. Hugs.
@andrea Feb 2022
I think you speak for many. Your pain is real and I feel it in the lyrics. I am not totally recovered from An Orchid Waits that I listened to earlier. This is so real and emotional. Beautifully written. Great Skirmish!
@dock Feb 2022
Well the lyrics are great, sorry you had so much loss.
@kerriwinter Feb 2022
this is beautiful, well captured.
sending you a virtual hug and shared grieving for your losses. <3
@tuneslayer Feb 2022
I sure hope this is the last year we have to have sentiments like th8is, well expressed as they are.
Wow, a hundred songs! My hat is off to you.