OF LIVING AND LOVING... AND COPING...: Remembrance

09 April 2011

Remembrance

a distant star glimmers

the coldness of the night

makes me shiver

i hear you whisper

i shudder at the thought

you live in my heart

you never left

that's why i still hear you

and feel your love as

cold air embraces me

every time i lay awake

anxious at uncertainties

you rush to ease my mind

if only you could

wipe away my tears

memories of rainbows and

of echoing laughter

unfulfilled dreams and
promises lie in their wake

bittersweet remembrance of past

Thanks to Jingle for The Perfect Poet Week 41 Award

I vote for Lolamouse of Mouse Droppings for her poem "Dirty Blues"

Thanks also for these awards:

Posted for Thursday Poets Rally 41

Image credit: Link

49 POINTS OF VIEW:

Anonymous April 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM: Bing - this is a lovely tribute of remembrance ... very touching and bittersweet! Thank you for leaving me a "breadcrumb" so I could make a return visit. :-)
Bing Yap April 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM: hi becca.. thanks for the visit. i really appreciate it. :)
Anonymous April 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM: waw this is a very touching poem. i love it! nicely done!
Alethea April 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM: if only you could
wipe away my tears

So beautiful. Loved every line of it. Thanks for sharing :)
Olivia April 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM: Perfectly crafted Bing Dear!
Each word n expression sharing your story..

Beautiful expression!
Many Hugs xox
Bing Yap April 9, 2011 at 6:29 PM: cybermushroom, i'm glad that you like it. thanks. :)
Bing Yap April 9, 2011 at 6:29 PM: alethea, thanks for visiting. i really appreciate it.
Bing Yap April 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM: olivia, thanks for the kind words. :)
Anonymous April 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM: its not easy but you'll manage- i know, the sky knows, everybody knows.. learn how not to look back and it starts with forgiving yourself! the truth if revealed might be even more precarious for you to handle than it already is so take stock- enjoy the breeze of his presence and god will never test us to our limit.. for a tree to grow, many leaves must be shed.. thank you for warming up my blog my dear friend..
Someone is Special April 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM: very touching Bing.. Loved it..

Someone is Special
Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall April 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM: welcome back.

your words vibrate.
smiles.
Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall April 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM: Week 41 The Perfect Poet Award for you.

http://promisingpoetscafe.wordpress.com/awards/the-perfect-poet-award-4-poets-rally-week-41/

Thanks.......
Anonymous April 9, 2011 at 11:13 PM: Beautiful poem.
Unknown April 10, 2011 at 12:55 AM: awwwwww how sad and beautifully put i empathise and the person who i lost actually died on remembrance day in the uk so especially poignant. many thanks for a lovely poem and beautiful dedication
Anonymous April 10, 2011 at 1:28 AM: Spectacular!!!! Life's journey never ends it just keeps growing inside of us and we deal and we move along cherishing the memories and creating new, loving and beautiful paths for us to follow.
Lolamouse April 10, 2011 at 2:06 AM: A beautiful tribute to someone you obviously loved very much. Thank you for sharing. And also thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment (BTW my poem is fictional-I'm happily married!)
Sarah malik April 10, 2011 at 4:31 AM: what a moving and touching remembrance :) each thought was interlaced in such apt and deep rooted words..made a great read!

sarah
Anonymous April 10, 2011 at 5:26 AM: This post really touched my heart because it is so authentic. May all your memories bring you peace, Bing.
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM: fiveloaf, each "visit" is a delight and i always enjoy the breeze. there's no more pain, no more "what if's"... i am just so glad to have experienced that kind of love in this lifetime. it only shows that true love transcends death. it feels good to know that he still watches over me and the kids. he will always stay in our hearts.

thanks for the heartwarming message. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM: SiS, i'm glad that you like it. thanks. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM: i have posted the award. thank you so much for the warm welcome. you have no idea how much i missed the rally. again, thank you for your kind heart. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM: 1meremortal, thanks for appreciating. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM: kez, i'm sorry for your loss. i'm glad that you like my post. thanks. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM: thom, very well said. each experience is a milestone in this journey called "life." because of this, we have learned to choose our battles. it takes courage to face it. you yourself have seen the beauty of resilience that each one of us carries. thanks for your special friendship. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM: lolamouse, believe me, i really enjoyed your piece such that i voted for you. i wish i could playfully write as beautiful as that piece of yours. thanks for the visit. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM: sarah (subtlescribbler), i'm glad that you like my post. thanks for appreciating. :)
Anonymous April 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM: Congrats!!! The poem is so sad! I enjoyed the last stanza the most, just beautiful!
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM: hi lynnaima, i'm glad that you enjoyed it. i didn't really mean it to come out as sad. thanks for appreciating. :)
Bing Yap April 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM: bodhirose, they bring me peace now. it has been 6 years already and i have learned to come to terms with it. thanks for appreciating. :)
Amity April 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM: I feel so sad reading this poem, I know you really mean every word, every verse you penned here...I know how sad it is Bing...but God has planned it all!

Trust in God and your hubby's love and memories will see you through..:)
Nonsensefile!! April 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM: Anyone who has loved and lost will emote this pain. Beautiful and heart wrenching lines.
Anonymous April 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM: Beautiful haiku :O)
Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall April 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM: thanks for the nomination and acceptance.

you rock.
morganna April 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM: So sad -- such a difficult loss. I admire you for creating this blog & writing to share with all of us.

Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM: amity, every word came from my heart but gone is the sadness that i used to feel. it is more of gratitude now that i got to be part of that short-lived life.

thanks for appreciating my post. :)
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM: nonsensefile, i'm glad that you like it. thanks for dropping by. :)
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM: thanks, madeleine :)
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM: jingle, it feels so nice to be back in the rally. again, thanks for the award. :)
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM: morganna, this blog helped me cope in my difficult and painful journey. it is truly a blessing to be able to release one's emotions on a page. this has become my sanctuary. thanks for appreciating. :)
Madeleine Begun Kane April 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM: How lovely and touching!
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM: thanks, madeleine :)
RA April 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM: You really have a lovely way with words. They are always able to touch my heart. Bless you.
Bing Yap April 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM: rosidah, it's always a pleasure to see you here. your comment warmed my heart. thanks so much.
Anonymous April 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM: So beautiful and poignant

JP
Bing Yap April 12, 2011 at 8:29 PM: thanks, tasithoughts :)
Vinay Leo R. April 14, 2011 at 2:47 AM: this is free verse, yet felt like a form. Bing, I think this beautifully poignant story in verse is true and not just words. But that star, it's twinkling for you :) so your smile is what gives it the reason.

Rally Week 41 - My Poetry
Bing Yap April 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM: thanks, vinay... it continues to twinkle like a guiding star. i'm glad that you like my post. thanks for appreciating. :)
Anonymous April 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM: Very touching and I want to commend you for not only beautiful poetry but for hanging in there in such a positive way. My Lord sustains me and He also gives us friends to help us along our path. Great poetry.
Iris
Bing Yap April 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM: iris, i am so blessed to have very supportive family and friends. this journey was made easier because i was in good company. and yes, faith got us all going when the ride got so rough. thanks for your kind words and for the visit. :)