Kiss me before you leave.
For there may never be another tomorrow.
Look at me clearly before you go,
                                                    for I may not see you again.
Hold me tightly for even fleetingly,
                                                   I need to dream of other days.
Let me look at your reflection in the stream of life.
And allow me to hold your smile in my hands.
Then I may remember your face,
               amongst the raw wounds that fill my mind.
We may not see the future together.
So maybe now is all we have.
Kiss me,
                      before you leave…
Copyright 2012.
This is beautiful, Susie x
Susie, This poem is something that should be shared with all who grieve. It tells us not only how to love, but also how to live. You and I were blessed to know this during our time with our beloved.
Thank you Jen – I am glad you like “Kiss Me” x
Thank you John for your very kind comment and for your thoughts about “Kiss Me” I am glad it appeals to you but as you well know romance is not in everyones heart. And some would find this too syrupy I’m sure. I often wonder though, have they ever loved? I want to write so much about the emotion of love… I must be brave to do so. Blessings and peace.
Whether a romance ends by choice or chance, these words are worth remembering as a guide to happy memories. You are still showing us the way to love, Susie… Thank you.
Thank you Sandy. I knew you would grasp the meaning beneath these simple words about holding close the love we have experienced in life tucked along-side the pain we sometimes carry.Thank you once again for taking time to enter your comments here – they mean a lot x
Susie, words fail me. I can only rejoice and marvel at the amazing love you shared – and continue to share- with Hamada which inspires you to write so wonderfully……
Susie, sometimes I look at Dan and wonder if tomorrow will be the day, I go to the side of the bed and kiss him and think of your beautiful poem. I do not want to lose the great love of my life and the inevitability of it so frightening. And then I think of you and your courage and your wisdom and I know I will be fine. Funny how a stranger can give you such peace. Thank you Susan
Dear Susan, I knew this feeling well, towards the end of Hamada’s life every day was purgatory. I can remember I would spend the days praying that the man I loved so much would pass peacefully here at home with me. We did not wish to be parted and of course God in his wisdom granted this for us. All of it is frightening – from the beginning of diagnosis through the horrid regime of treatments and then the thought of continuing your life without your great love. But it is so strange how the strength arrives – God is clever and will grant you this strength and we must believe he knows best. He will choose the time, he will grant you peace and place you in his care, it does come. With the help of your amazing family and with the memories of the love you shared with your Dan, all we be well. Place your trust now, making the most of all daily moments, telling your husband of your love for him. You are in my prayers everyday. Keep strong lovely lady. It will not be easy but you will manage well – of this I know. Hugs.
Thank you Elizabeth for your comment – as always most kind x
Just beautiful Susie…… I have to re post this ……
I am so thrilled Judy that you liked “Kiss Me” x
I love the honesty of your words of love and that you share those intimate moments you and Hamada were lucky enough to have. As for being syurpy I think not. I agree those who think that have never been blessed to have loved. Many have not been as lucky as you and Hamada to have had a love so wonderful and its lovely to read of it. Respect for another inspiring piece xxxx
Thank you Karen xoxo