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
promises lie in their wake
bittersweet remembrance of past
I vote for Lolamouse of Mouse Droppings for her poem "Dirty Blues"
Posted for Thursday Poets Rally 41
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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. :-)
ReplyDeletehi becca.. thanks for the visit. i really appreciate it. :)
ReplyDeletewaw this is a very touching poem. i love it! nicely done!
ReplyDeleteif only you could
ReplyDeletewipe away my tears
So beautiful. Loved every line of it. Thanks for sharing :)
Perfectly crafted Bing Dear!
ReplyDeleteEach word n expression sharing your story..
Beautiful expression!
Many Hugs xox
cybermushroom, i'm glad that you like it. thanks. :)
ReplyDeletealethea, thanks for visiting. i really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteolivia, thanks for the kind words. :)
ReplyDeleteits 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..
ReplyDeletevery touching Bing.. Loved it..
ReplyDeleteSomeone is Special
welcome back.
ReplyDeleteyour words vibrate.
smiles.
Week 41 The Perfect Poet Award for you.
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Thanks.......
Beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteawwwwww 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
ReplyDeleteSpectacular!!!! 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.
ReplyDeleteA 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!)
ReplyDeletewhat a moving and touching remembrance :) each thought was interlaced in such apt and deep rooted words..made a great read!
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This post really touched my heart because it is so authentic. May all your memories bring you peace, Bing.
ReplyDeletefiveloaf, 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.
ReplyDeletethanks for the heartwarming message. :)
SiS, i'm glad that you like it. thanks. :)
ReplyDeletei 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. :)
ReplyDelete1meremortal, thanks for appreciating. :)
ReplyDeletekez, i'm sorry for your loss. i'm glad that you like my post. thanks. :)
ReplyDeletethom, 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. :)
ReplyDeletelolamouse, 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. :)
ReplyDeletesarah (subtlescribbler), i'm glad that you like my post. thanks for appreciating. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! The poem is so sad! I enjoyed the last stanza the most, just beautiful!
ReplyDeletehi lynnaima, i'm glad that you enjoyed it. i didn't really mean it to come out as sad. thanks for appreciating. :)
ReplyDeletebodhirose, they bring me peace now. it has been 6 years already and i have learned to come to terms with it. thanks for appreciating. :)
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteTrust in God and your hubby's love and memories will see you through..:)
Anyone who has loved and lost will emote this pain. Beautiful and heart wrenching lines.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful haiku :O)
ReplyDeletethanks for the nomination and acceptance.
ReplyDeleteyou rock.
So sad -- such a difficult loss. I admire you for creating this blog & writing to share with all of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog.
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.
ReplyDeletethanks for appreciating my post. :)
nonsensefile, i'm glad that you like it. thanks for dropping by. :)
ReplyDeletethanks, madeleine :)
ReplyDeletejingle, it feels so nice to be back in the rally. again, thanks for the award. :)
ReplyDeletemorganna, 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. :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and touching!
ReplyDeletethanks, madeleine :)
ReplyDeleteYou really have a lovely way with words. They are always able to touch my heart. Bless you.
ReplyDeleterosidah, it's always a pleasure to see you here. your comment warmed my heart. thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and poignant
ReplyDeleteJP
thanks, tasithoughts :)
ReplyDeletethis 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.
ReplyDeleteRally Week 41 - My Poetry
thanks, vinay... it continues to twinkle like a guiding star. i'm glad that you like my post. thanks for appreciating. :)
ReplyDeleteVery 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.
ReplyDeleteIris
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. :)
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