A year has passed since your departure,
Though it seems only mere days.
Memories I've held close to my heart,
Alongside withered lily bouquets.
Childhood laughter echoes clearly,
Ribs still aching from tickle wars.
Hot tears sting as well as skinned knees,
But your healing kiss a smile restores.
Hot chocolate sipped on long car rides,
Driving to find where the road ends.
Picnics shared at the foot of the Falls,
Where reminiscent water descends.
Weekend mornings hold sweet aromas,
Promising pancakes and cartoons.
Beloved films re-watched and recited,
While swathed in soft, fleecy cocoons.
Mochas sipped, watching Nuthatch friends,
Famous cookies baked as Stevie sings,
Thick crust pizzas blissfully savored,
Joy found in the simplest of things.
Though you've left this world behind,
Our memories shall ever remain.
Through my grief I patiently wait,
Until we can embrace once again.
Author notes
March 4th 2009 marks the year anniversary of my Dad's passing. He fought malignant melanoma for nearly two years. I've wanted to write something about/for him for a while, and now seemed a good time to do so. I know he is with God and no longer suffering, but I still miss him very much- he was/is one of my best friends. I will always cherish my memories with him, and I know I will see him again someday.
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I feel for for you
the things you wrote of the memories you both do together showcase the bonding
I wish I have the same memories of you with your father cause I never grew up with my own
But your healing kiss a smile restores
I love this line so much
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thank you for your comment, i'm glad you liked the poem ^.^
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You have written a beautiful dedication here to what was, I am sure, a beautiful person. This was a lovely journey you took me on and you are right, he is with God now and when the time comes you will meet again but not before it is time. Remember him with a smile so that he doesn't ache for you. A lovely write Kahlan4
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thanks so much for the comment, i'm glad you liked the poem ^.^ and i will remember him with a smile and love until we can meet again. i'm glad to see another person with the same views on death, God, and being with lost loved ones again ^.^
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i like the imagrery, though at first i didnt think it painted a somber picture. you see, you painted pleasent yet apathetic scenes, not somber andgrey. i like this peice quite a lot, and i think you should keep writting, because im shur you could get better.
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This is a great poem. Very strong in its recollection of loved, warm memories. I'm happy to see you working through your grief, this is one of the best ways.
I love the imagery you've put here, everything is so rich and tangible. I can smell the pancakes, taste the mocha, you really wove your world around the reader and pulled me in. Most of all, though, I love those "fleecy cocoons". That's such a warm, cozy image!
Great writing!
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thanks, love. i'm glad you liked it ^.^ and thank you for the help in getting me through the tough spots when i got stuck
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