Goodbye to a Goddess

by DreamingByDay

A tragic poem about Kyp's attempt to say goodbye to the only woman he has ever loved.

"Goodbye to a Goddess"

Author's Note: A poem written from Kyp Durron's perspective, upon the loss of his beloved Jaina Solo. Also written during a boring Jainism class. Warning: VERY SAD!!!

Too hard, too soon, too much to say

Three words I should have told you long ago

Before golden skin turned pale

Before white silk turned red

Before chocolate eyes went blank

Wide open in the forever sleep

Leaving me alone once more

Alone as usual

Alone for always

Save those few sweet moments

Before

When I held you close

When I made you laugh

When your soft white dress and lacy veil took my breath away

Right before the moment when he took your breath away

Forever

A false promise of immortality haunts my dreams

And warm lips haunt my nights

You cannot be gone

For you are divine

But now

Now you are far from me

My Goddess

My salvation

My undoing

My forgiveness

They look on, silent, pitying

Will not tear your body from my grip

But I know

You are no longer there

Yet although death tempts, seduces, calls

I will live

For you

For your last miracle, bundled in my arms

Crying out the pain that I cannot express

Reminding me

And binding me

I see your face in hers

But I will see your face no more

Yes

I will live

For her, for you

Though happiness is gone

And peace will never find me

'Til they bid goodbye to me

And ignite my weary body in the fire of eternity

'Til the wind takes my ashes to the heavens

Returning me to my Goddess

To whom

I can

I can't

I won't

Will never say

Goodbye