A death amongst all lifts the rest.
I am not saying she is totally gone,
nor that you replace her, just that in loss
I found my treasure, my daily wondrous
surprise in the continuance of you.
You walk with me, eat with me, porch visit
through each pandemic, create holy space
through persistence, and listen mightily.
What seemed habitual has a fresh place
in my glowing heart—at the depth and reach
of it—intentionally in front of
all awareness. I receive and return
your love, celebrate and cherish you,
create along-side and flourish with you.
I am not saying she is totally gone,
nor that you replace her, just that in loss
I found my treasure, my daily wondrous
surprise in the continuance of you.
You walk with me, eat with me, porch visit
through each pandemic, create holy space
through persistence, and listen mightily.
What seemed habitual has a fresh place
in my glowing heart—at the depth and reach
of it—intentionally in front of
all awareness. I receive and return
your love, celebrate and cherish you,
create along-side and flourish with you.
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© 2020 Susan L. Chast
Please respect my copyright.
If you quote, credit this page.
© 2020 Susan L. Chast
This is so beautiful, Susan.........with loss, perhaps the biggest wonderment is how many step up to help you make it through.........a circle of friendship that continues through all the ups and downs. No one can take place of the missing one. But the words of encouragement from those remaining are, I am convinced - from experience - what helps us make it through.
ReplyDeleteSusan, the emotion, message in your poem overwhelms. I wish you peace in this Season of Holidays.
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intentionally in front of all awareness.
How nice to reserve a place for a loved one in all sincerity. Beautiful poem, Susan. Missed your write for so long Ma'am! Happy hols and stay safe!
Hank
Such a beautiful friendship - deserving of this lovely tribute. We need to keep reminding ourselves and reinforcing the relationships that matter.
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