It was a clear day
Crystal clear
Sparkling light in a cloudless sky
Lines were etched on your familiar face
You said nothing and neither did I
What could be said?
Dark branches stretching against a blue sky
I looked at the trees, bare now and cruel
Nothing will change, how foolish to think it could
It’s too late now…
I traced your face with my fingers
You smiled.
It was a crystal clear day…
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Beautiful picture, beautifully expressed, as always. Thinking of you at Christmas and always.
Yet those bare, cruel branches will soon blossom.
Thank you Linda – my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you Michael – I like to believe they will. All very best wishes to you along with much good luck and peace for 2012
Hi Susue,
I have read your poetry for years and your words have touched my heart. I lost my husband Harry to MM in 09/16/2011. I find comfort in your poems and wonder how you are managing with your grief. I am struggling with my own.
Jennifer.
What could be said? The question we all ask daily.
@ Jennifer – I am so sorry to read of the loss of Harry to MM. Indeed it is difficult trying to pick up the pieces of half a life – for that is what it is – if you loved someone dearly, you feel incomplete without them. I am managing with my grief thank you, lucky to have many good friend but I miss him with every breath I take. I don’t think it will ever be any other way but I have accepted that Hamada has gone from this life, always tucked safely in my heart as Harry is in yours. The pain of longing gets easier to bear as time goes on and as you understand well the nature of this dreadful disease, I am relieved in many ways that my dearest one is at peace now.
I have found that writing my grief down helps some – maybe it could for you also. It is like ‘screaming at the world’ and I am often angry at the injustice of it all. You will no doubt know this feeling.
I send my very sincere best wishes and hope that some good healing takes place soon for you. Please stay in touch. Wishing you peace and blessings.
Hugs dear lady x