She didn't want another day.
All she ever wanted
was for the day
to stand still
so she could be
with him forever
and never lose her grip,
hugging him tight
around his shoulders.
Her son was dying
and she wanted
to never forget
his precious smile,
as he looked up
into her eyes.
Another day
would never...
...come.
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The Raven Redux & Other Poems
HorrorTransport yourself to the last days of Edgar Allan Poe, the famed writer and poet, in the book's featured poem, The Raven Redux. Also, enjoy reading Poe's final and incomplete story, along with original poems and a zombie-origin story by Alexander B...