#21

by Nil   Aug 4, 2021


Two days until
the anniversary of your funeral
It's been four years
and yet it seems like yesterday still
I remember the sound of your voice
and your smell
I see your nephew who
looks so much like you
chestnut hair and warm eyes
that remind me of amber
I can't visit your grave
but death transcends borders
like memories
of wandering around a lake at dusk
the sunset a stunning vibrant pink
like our cheeks from the frigid air
If I could I'd live in that moment
with you
I'd have countless scenes to choose from
But you only live in my thoughts
along with the piece of me
that you held

I love you David.
I miss you.

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  • 2 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    "death transcends borders"

    - What a powerful line. I felt a sort of comfort in knowing that, even if we cannot mourn the way others are able to, and distance keeps us from visiting the grave or memorial or family, this person close to you will not be forgotten. Though that brings heartache and other ranges of emotion that are difficult to put into words. You'll think of them with a connection will last through the hardest parts of knowing they are no longer physically on the earth. I also felt the truth in realizing it doesn't matter how many years it's been, it still feels like it just happened, and maybe like you could just pick up from where you left off, a moment you wish was never one that faded.

    This was a heartbreaking write, and hopefully their memory can be still be honored, though the pain is still there.

    All the best to you, thanks for sharing this.

    • 2 years ago

      by Nil

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment poet, it's surprising just how much everything reminds me of them. I just hope I am making them smile, in whatever realm they may be, by continuing on and trying to be happy.

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