Words of Missingness

 

When a loved one goes missing you feel

 

Terrified he is hurt?

Shocked it is happening

Alarmed nobody seems to know anything

Confused what to do

Bewildered as world stands still

Dazed by resounding silence

Alone in a whirlwind

Perplexed at inaction

Despondent of life

Frightened at realization

Limbo left wondering

Dangling in time and space

Enduring perpetual grief

Endless despair

 

The ongoing wait makes you feel

 

Depressed

Disappointed

Despairing

Despondent

Debilitated

Sad

Frozen

Hopeless

Lost

Unimportant

 

The case makes you

 

Hopeful things will be done

Supported - someone to take over

Expectant - rational explanation

Poised - time passes by

Suspended - life is put on hold

Frustrated - nothing forthcoming

Pending – our lives

Prolonged - yearning for answers

Disconnected - lack of communication

Inactive - other things take precedence

Disregarded - nobody calls back

Forgotten - time wears on

Ignored - emails go unanswered

Delayed - always excuses

Neglected - time passes by

Overlooked - new cases come along

 

It can make you seem

 

Rebellious

Demanding

Defiant

Stronger

Determined

Purposeful

Hopeful for change