Not Alone

Margaret V.Doran

When will you be well?
When will the dark demons
loosen their grip
and let you rest?

My heart aches
longing for you to be strong in spirit
and be the person you once were
full of life

I cannot make the journey for you
you must travel the viperous
path by yourself
tho' not alone

For I will be here to steady you
to hold you up
rest on my shoulder
and I will give you love

This is one of several poems written over the course of one year for my friend and poet Brenda Brabender who took her own life on May 21, 2003. Other titles include Empathy | Falling | The Maple | V | Whole | Worth | Brenda is my sketch of my friend.

Copyright © 2003 Margaret V. Doran. All rights reserved.

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Updated May 23, 2003
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