Last Goodbye, in Memoriam for My Dear Brother, Richard
Tears fall like rain when love ones depart,
Gathering and pooling within,
Wetting stark landscapes of the heart,
'Till memories quiver and brim.
Trembling ovals ready to splash,
Fumbling, reaching into past years.
Emotions rise, crest and crash,
Mourning for the one so dear.
Also, happy memories, like birds, flock,
Remember, Richie, when you made the yo-yo "walk."
And fixed the toy soldier's hat with gum.
(It never did come undone!)
You grew up and learned sailor talk.
And you were different, brilliant, but fun!
And now eternity's moment has come,
RIP
Beloved Brother and Friend.
Gathering and pooling within,
Wetting stark landscapes of the heart,
'Till memories quiver and brim.
Trembling ovals ready to splash,
Fumbling, reaching into past years.
Emotions rise, crest and crash,
Mourning for the one so dear.
Also, happy memories, like birds, flock,
Remember, Richie, when you made the yo-yo "walk."
And fixed the toy soldier's hat with gum.
(It never did come undone!)
You grew up and learned sailor talk.
And you were different, brilliant, but fun!
And now eternity's moment has come,
RIP
Beloved Brother and Friend.
Published by Mary Naylor confirmed
I was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1933. I grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, a wild and beautiful state, rich in literature and lore. I loved the stories of Paul Bunyon and his ox, Babe. The hoax of t... View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentVery sorry for your loss, Mary. I could feel your emotions so well as I, too, have been flooded with both tears and happy memories as I have lost loved ones. This is a beautiful tribute to your brother who was a precious part of your life. Blessings, rcj
My condolences and prayers to you for your loss.
Beautiful poem Mary...I am so sorry for your loss I send you a hug and prayers...your poem touches my heart... your amazing words are now a part of me, as I go to bed tonight I will be thinking of your brother and what he meant to you...