Closure

 

Blessed be. 

Velumbound. 

A haunting transmission of unresolved grief, existential loss, and the agonising philosophical dilemma of choosing between free will and fate. 

By introducing dark elements like "shadow people" and striking Gothic imagery such as "ruby-green eyes," the speaker attempts to process a sudden abandonment while remaining trapped in a cyclical loop of memory and longing. 

Ultimately, the piece tries to beautifully balance deep bitterness with a final gesture of grace and closure.

Shall we begin? 

(A lone voice whispers) 

Even after all these years, I miss you still

Especially today, when I remember

How you walked right out of life's great door

In the silence, I sometimes wonder:

Was it free will

Or fate meant to do me ill?

Today, I shall confront these thoughts

Until I have finally had my fill

For if it wasn't free will to do me ill

But shadow people from beyond the hill

Then I can only pray today

And only softly say:

I do not wish you ill

If of me you had your fill

So on this broken hill

I’ll wave my last goodbye

My old love

For even after all these years

I miss you still

Especially today, when I remember

How you looked with those ruby-green eyes

That could kill

(C) 

Copyright John Duffy