Missing someone Stories

The rain poured down like a relentless curtain, shrouding the city in a misty veil. Lyssa stood at the edge of the pavement, her eyes scanning the crowded streets as if willing her brother to appear. It had been three days since Vincent's disappearance, and the police had given up, dismissing his vanishing as a typical case of a young adult seeking adventure. But Lyssa knew better. She knew her brother would never leave w...

The fog rolls in, obscuring the horizon The muted colors blend into one hue Melancholy looms within my being Is it the lack of sun? Or is it missing you? The waves lap at my feet along the shoreline I wish that you were here to hold my hand My heart is heavy, denser than the air As time moves like a million grains of sand My thoughts, they flit like hummingbirds that hover The distance in between and time apart Have let t...

Wish you were with me this sleepless night. Wish I knew what you thought in dawn's light. Wish I was in your arms that held me so tight Wish I can honestly believe we will be alright. Wish you were not gone so far out of my sight. Wish I knew if I still bring you so much delight. Wish I send above to the stars shining bright. Wish we were dancing under the pale moonlight. Wish to be able to once again say good night   

Second holiday without him No smell of coffee when I woke this morning No dogs barking No smell of his holiday surprise cooking No daughter to ease my memories She is off on her own journey The house is as silent and quiet as my thoughts I shuffle into the kitchen set the pot to brew Walk to that porch and light up my smoke Turn the music up I brace my self A chore of self flagellation I do every year I open my memory box...