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Gone

by Rosanne Trost

How I loved you, Lily
an unlikely love 
you were older
hesitant
cautious
I loved you at first glance
no fears
in control
so responsible
yet
I could not protect
could not save you
ours was a beautiful life together
It did not last
I failed you
my guilt
you, the love of my life
I let you go
a mere twenty years together
a lifetime
now, a lifetime without you
your body was attacked
devastated
what should I have done
what did I not do for you, my love
what did I miss
I stood by
watched
powerless.

A retired registered nurse, Rosanne Trost lives in Houston. She spent most of her career in oncology nursing. Since retirement, she has developed a passion for creative writing.