The Seasonal Construct Cup

April Prompt #1

On the anniversary of my life
the year I turned 11
I knew in my heart
the day would bring doom
A feeling in my gut
told me to prepare
There would be no gathering
no wish would be made
Happiness was forbidden
it was ripped from my life
My grandfather passed away that day
and left me here alone
The person always by my side
my hero and best friend
The one who loved me unconditionally
with such a pure heart
He gave up fighting the battle
could no longer fight the fight
My heart was broken into pieces
shattered just like glass
Never to be fixed again
all hope was gone for me
How could I continue on
with a piece of me gone
That day will never be the same
changed forever for me now
Each time that it comes around
memories flood my mind
The pain will never go away
stored deep in my soul
Still missing him each day
a wound that is so fresh
Never will it heal or close
it's cuts run too deep
Growing up without him
was not an easy thing
Part of me died that day
he took it when he left
I know he watches over me
I can feel him all the time
He still loves me like always
just from the other side