Sunday, January 1, 2012

POEM


HE IS GONE

I woke
and mourned
and remembered
the day we opened our scrolls,
looked into each others eyes,
and read our vows;
recalled campfires, games, a thieving squirrel,
sharing experiences together
in peaceful campgrounds, scenic surroundings;
remembered you lifting me
across the threshold of our first house,
laughed recalling the baby skunk experience,
smiled as I pictured the first time
we met our son and you tenderly
touched his hand and held mine.
Moments and memories flashed by,
a movie scrolling through my mind,
filled with joy, laughter, love.
I mourn that this
is all I have left.
There will be no more
pleasurable memories added
to this incomplete film.

I move down the stairs,
turn the corner,
amble behind the recliner
and glance down at you.

This illness seized you,
separated us.
Continual grief
is heartbreaking.

3 comments:

  1. As to the writing, poignantly beautiful. Perfectly encapsulated.

    As to the life, oh, Rose, I am so sorry! No wonder you looked so sad at Chrysalis. Hugs and love and comfort to you, dear girl..

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  2. What an exquisite tribute to love and loss, to the memories we treasure and can never replace.

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