Dedicated to my friend,Louis. I know you’re out there, I took the flowers today, and I miss you honey. You were forgiven before the question was asked. But I guess you already know that.
Sunrise, golden memories of your eternal smile
fall to mind
the essence of happiness and youthfulness.
Even in the falling of the raindrops, I hear your laugh
See your eyes light up as they used to do.
But that is all a memory now.
****
Our home, the hills and valleys,
childhood memories that are left behind,
“Greener than the greenest green” you used to say
Before throwing me up into the bluest of blue skies
But that is all a memory now.
****
Running through the purple heather,
Cutting my legs, laughing, just to come to you.
Blood flowing crimson, like the clouds tonight floating
I felt you here, where you should be, beside me.
But that is all a memory now.
****
It snowed the day you had to go.
Pure white, but not as bright as any light that came from you.
I said my goodbyes, not understanding, leaving you
eternally young, in the place we both loved the best
Between sea and mountain.
I laid that ochre earth, striking where you lay
Dispelling the brightness of your soul.
****
My tears were ice as I left you there, alone
in the snow, a miracle the weatherman said.
My tears, glass in the warmth of my home.
My blood ran thick with the anger that you had left me alone
in this world.
But that is all a memory now.
*****
As I look tonight upon the wilderness,
I sense you still watch.
What do you think of me now?
Have I disappointed you?
Am I all you dreamed?
Do you remember the times we shared?
It’s a heart-felt memory now.
RIP Louis Williams 1/1/77 to 6/4/95.
Accidental overdose.
Love you always.
your words flow
with the images of then
I go with you through the heather
with your friend
I see your joy
I feel your pain
in the walking away
with many who have left me
of their own hand
over the years
hiding inside their fears
feeling alone in the world
unsure where to turn
I read your words
they brings tears
for you
for me
for all those who slipped
from here to there
even accidentally
I believe I feel them near
so many tiimes I no longer count
the waves that came from them
always touch in certain ways
so from my heart to yours
I share in your wonder
I share in your missing
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Your poem made me tear up. You describe an innocence, childlike – I was shocked at the end, at the reason.
Thank you for your courage.
Thank you Lawrence, and thank you for visiting. I’m glad that you had a chance to read this.
that was touching n beautiful..pls keep the beauty flowing..
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Hi there, and thank you. I’ll be sure to visit you. Thank you for visiting and I’m pleased to meet you 🙂
what lovely poem,
I am sure your message is heard…
I really hope so Jingle 😉
A heartfelt way to remember someone special. Beautiful poem, Shan
Thanks Adam, and thank you for your continued support it means a lot that you take a time out to come and say hello 🙂
Really lovely, Shan. It’s hard when we lose people we love. I still feel some of them watching over me. *hugs*
I’m convinced he’s still here. When I’m down the strangest things happen in the house, the kettle will boil just as I’m getting up to make coffee, my little girls fan came on by itself one night when she was running a fever. All very strange 🙂
Incredible, beautiful. 🙂
Very fond of the imagery, always a fan of memories, well done!
What a beautiful tribute, Shan.
You do write so beautifully.
My main blog is http://justmeshakirack.blogspot.com
if you would like to visit.
hugs
shakira
Ah Shan ~ you really pour your heart out on this one, so moving ~ and I’m extremely touched. You write so beautifully ~ what a tribute..