Never Return

You held me lovingly,
A month old babe I was.
You taught me how to read,
Patiently, with infinite care.
You rebuked me gently,
When I wronged gravely.
You were eternal and forever
I felt, I took you for granted.
I saw you once a year
In those few days,
You gave me so much
You gave me my art, my soul.
You took pride in me,
You made me feel worthy.
But, you went away,
Yes you did, with no warning.
And I'm left alone in the cold
Confused and wondering where you went.
I miss you so much, I feel so numb.
It all feels so surreal
I'm in complete denial.
So, I stink in my own sadness
I try to cry, but I cannot
And I wait in the darkness,
Knowing, you'll never return.