Empressjournee Jamaica

Left With a Quiet Ocean

We held hands like it was our last meeting
I kiss your cheek, comb your hair
as tears roll down my eyes,
I wanted you to stay with me forever
my best friend, my companion–Mother
your breathing alarming and i want to
quiet the sound that reminds me
that death was near
I held you in my arms and cried,
“Don’t leave me! You held on as much
as you can
as I climb the stairs to a quiet place
in my hands–the good book,
Our favorite words, you drew your last
breath
i ran down the stairs, you were gone,
left a lifeless body and I was face with
the fact that I was alone with a quiet
ocean in the middle of nowhere,
My best friend you were, still is,
I never knew how deeply you loved me,
until the end, I felt so loved–thank you,
now gone to a place more beautiful,
So I am told, its just me and I.

Empress M.

About the author

empressjournee

I am a graduate of Medgar Evers College (M.E.C.); mother of three, grandmother and great grand. I love to read great books and listen to podcasts that uplift my consciousness; sharing historical view of the different shades of color, the various culture, the way we all are connected, the musical genius throughout the world and the works that are done to help us tap into ourselves and know that we are worthy. I also love to write poetry and sing. There was a moment that now phase in another aspiration of my life, I felt singing was a forum—a path to take, that helps to voice, express my thoughts, in time where I was struggling, battling something I did not understand and what I was going through; feeling unsupportive. Although, there was some support, especially from my love ones, the challenges I faced was mostly internal.
I am so grateful for the grace I have been given to be able to write my poetic thoughts, that is my freedom. I was a part of a journey that taught me lessons and motivate me that preparation is a must to face a world that may not be ready for a new rising star. Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry. I especially wanted to give honor to my mother who is no longer in the physical, as well as my natural father for the knowledge of health before he departed from this planet. Also, I would like to thank you my supporter for being on this journey with me even at times when the journey seems unclear. May we appreciate the blessings that has been given to us, as we continue to soar, as we reach a place of true jubilee.
Empress Journee