About the Poem

I wrote this poem when I was sent to a boarding school far from home. It helped me to deal with the fact that I didn't even get to say goodbye to the people that I loved.

Out of Time

by Jordanna Tillinghast

I think my biggest fear is that
you won't notice that I'm gone,
That it won't hurt to be without me,
That you'll be just fine on your own.
And I'll just sit in here without you,
And my heart will die inside.
You'll be off some where truly living
While I sit in here and cry.
'Cause I loved you more than I let on,
And now I'm out of time to show you.
Six months in our lives is so long -
When I come home will I know you?

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12 Visitor Comments

Shirley

Sad poem but true to so many Well done A+

Steven

I was touched by this poem in an emotional sense. I often wonder if those I love know that I love them. many people can't express such a simple emotion. including myself. way to go Jordanna.

ericah

your poem was really truthful, i really liked it, so good job!

Joy

This is amazing!

Livee

I LOVED THIS POEM SO MUCH! its very arousing and made me happy that im still a kid and im gonna make the most of my kid years!

Mari

this is how I feel right now. im movin across country, and Im afraid my boyfriend is goin to move on. and I'll miss him with all my might

Alisa

Very good poem, I sure have that fear to.

Jessica

Pretty good

Melissa

I can relate to this poem.I think it is very well written and deserves alot of credit

Daisy

its a great poem!!

Elizabeth

THIS IS A POEM THAT I CAN RELATE TO IT SEEMS AS THE AUTHOR IS TALKING TO THE PERSON SHE WANTS TO SAY GOODBUY TO

Andy

It's an excellent poem!

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