When you know, you know
Unmistakable synergy
The senses relaying,
The tragic news
But it’s the switch
The transition, the click
The crossover
Immediate and sudden
Burden is delivered
Guilt casts over
The silent ache, reverberating
This, the soundtrack to the loss of child
When the hours are long gone
And we ache in our bones
A place of rest, we find to repose
So we close our eyes, and curl our toes
And for some hours or more, our troubles subside
But in the middle of the night, we awaken wide
And are reminded once again of our pending perils
Wishing we could sleep forever, take some sleeping pills
To forget all our worries and put them on hold
But it continues years and years, till we are frail and old
Realizing then, the fallacies on TV we’ve been sold
Only maybe, we’d be closer to a forever sleep
Shutting our eyes, one final time, with all our uncertainties buried away deep.
Elsie
I woke up
To two men at my door.
With a flag, folded
And words to console.
I knew when I saw them.
The knight was gone.
They asked to come in.
These two men, and the flag.
There and then.
Caught up in a gaze
I saw their lips move
But I wasn’t hearing their words
A bed for two.
Breakfast going cold
Seconds chased the minutes
Soon it would be a day since…
My knees wobbled,
Today was that tragic day
Two men, and the flag
Instead of the love of my life.
Mortals lonesome,
Have stirred the winds.
Danced with the raging tides.
Their feet marking their feats.
Mortals, warriors
The rains bring down their ashes.
There it is in the air,
Glorious sentiments in showers.
Mortals birthed,
Warriors unearthed .
Ashes disperse from death,
Their legend as told, by the hearth.
Crying to the world you arrived
Your heartbeat, her favourite song
Growth be tardy, she desired
So to be by you, gone never too long
Who’s loving you tonight
Don’t you feel lonely ever
Mama’s here to hold you tight
That special lady, like no other.
Crying to the world when she departed
Her heartbeat silent, a sad song
Growth be tardy, you had desired
So to be by her, visits never held off too long
Who’s loving you tonight
She watches over you forever
Till you someday grace her sight
That special woman, like no other.
Absolute presence, gifted me
From my four legged friend.
And my tears are of joy.
Mettlesome, he was.
Frogs,lizards, even a cobra,
They would attest to his gallantry.
He had the soul of a human.
Blacky of ebony fur, rest my friend,
Rest. I love you.
Two became one, you and me
A match made in Heaven
Hit the road in the bright red chevy
You sang to me and I was smitten.
I held your hand, knowing this was forever
Thank God for you, and ever so beautiful the weather
Two became three, baby on board
You loved your girls, and we loved you back
Morning hikes, picnics and fishing in the pond
Everyday was paradise, dreams on track
I slept at night, knowing we were safe
Thank God for you, I will never trade.
A champion you were, and a loving husband
Terminally ill, but your light still shone
Numbered days, but you made them count
And I needn’t doubt that forever was still the plan
She held on to me asking if you would be alright
I told her to thank God for her father, a sterling knight.
Bright is the Sunday morning, we visit your resting place
Fresh are the memories, and we honour you
Today, my love we remember you in this sacred space
A loving husband and father who did all he had to do
Five years to this day, forever was a story began
Your daughter and I, we miss you a ton,
And we know you’re with the angels.
Will these strings betoken bravery?
Breathe, and then I play,
Will these chords console the lachrymose,
Weep not, but how can I?
Will this chorale tend scarred hearts?
A prayer to say, the rest to God.
Will the silence in this sanctuary cease to echo?
Oh how it speaks so loudly.
Will I play to turn back time?
Only so, with my eyes closed.
Will memories flood the hall and offer reassurance ?
My shaky fingers, they fret about this bow.
But I pray as I play.
These strings, my emotions they control,
Forgiveness is not a new thing
These chords, they heal
Closure is not a stranger.
The chorale, we sing in commemoration,
Heroes in our eyes, always .
The violinist, composed but visibly emotional,
Her violin, bespeaks the aftermath of 9/11.
A darling is gone, not forgotten
The weather dull, it tells of the pain
Tears fall, disbelief and sorrow, a darling departed all of a sudden
Seconds before, minutes ago, days past when a joyous soul was alive, and had more to attain
Stark silence, grief-stricken faces, memories are all of what’s left behind.
A legacy perhaps, a fortune maybe, or, what was considered a strong presence felt, but now it’s too late to rewind.
A darling is resting, resting in peace,
Cheer up all folk, be assured that thou is in good hands.
Gone are all words spoken, good or bad, let all backbiting cease!
The past whether lived well or not, who are we to judge?
Our Maker and Creator, The Omnipotent God decides, not anyone else.
So, so, people talk, but do they know? Different shoes all have different walking styles.
A darling is remembered, celebrate the wonderful memories,
You and I are blessed to have been a part of the life story.
No more tears, but calm minds and happy faces, do share your pleasantries.
Commemorate the laughter and joy you once had, end the spell of worry.
Believe that the special one looks down and is blissful,
The sight of happy friends and family is once again refreshing and beautiful.
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