Some days you just know
you're in the presence of something beautiful
a being so real, so rare, so complete
that you cannot help but be filled by it
My memories flood like cleansing streams
that leave in their wake a cool refreshment
I cannot contain them as they seep into every crevice
I long to let them enter every part of me
I see the smile that seized my heart
illumine every corner of my mind again
so blinding in its brightness, making an angel of your form
and I mirror your smile unknowingly
And your eyes that were the purest type
filled to the brim with honesty and love
captivate me completely in a never ending embrace
and I only want to gaze at you more
Your voice was the song surrounding me
my days and my nights in tune with you
me riding on the waves of your melody
you were my favorite song
There was never a frown with you
not perfection, but the closest earth can give
I treasured it, with never the thought that you'd be leaving
I could not detach myself from you. I would not.
But you left
Unexpectedly
And so suddenly that I felt torn
You left me
You left me... my favorite song
...a never ending embrace
...a mirror of your smile
You left me... cleansing streams
Some days you just know
you're in the presence of something beautiful
a being so real, so rare, so complete
that you cannot help but be filled by it
That was every day with you
Author notes
I chose option #1. This poem is about one of the best people I have ever known. His name was Brad, and he died of leukemia a couple years ago. It took him quickly, and it was so sad watching him go. But, I realized all the wonderful things Brad left behind for all of those who loved him...and love him still. So, it seems almost ungrateful to frown or cry when I remember him now because he was so selfless, and he gave so much. In my gratitude, I remember my days with him with a smile. He certainly was something beautiful, and part of me will forever be filled with the joy of his life.
My heart does go out to both of you, and I hope that you will find at least some comfort in this. Know that there are many who are thinking about you during this time as your heart tries to heal itself. And know that your loved ones, though not physically here, will never be far from you.
Written March 22nd, 2006
A contest entry
- Help Us Say Goodbye... by Sara Bellem.
400 points, ended April 6, 2006, 18 entries
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It always so sad when a loved one dies. This is such a great poem filled with emotion and devestation almost all of us have been subjected to.
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What a wonderfully written poem. So heartfelt and sincere. I think your choice of words was spot on too. Good luck in the contest.
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