Poetry

Gone Too Soon

A poem for loved ones departed too young

Jonny Masters
Poetry Playground
Published in
May 3, 2024

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Statue that is crouched and looks like it is crying
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

In a desert I stood alone
surrounded by scorching heat
and endless grief

I am buried alive
But would rather swap places with
the one who is gone

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Jonny Masters
Poetry Playground

Editor of Poetry Playground. I write poetry and stories with themes such as pets, tourism, humour and politics. I also write about being gay and Christian.