well

With some we connect but once and that once may not be enough, so the onus on us is to connect well.

Author's Note

Sad news from Texas, just a few hours ago; my first cousin (60) died suddenly, her brother, my other cousin, having passed 30 years ago after returning home from serving in the Gulf War. The last time we were in a room together was in 1978 a few days before they left for Austin. Part of me has shrivelled away. Sorry to bother.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Freds, so sorry for this unexpected loss. Not the way you would wish to start a new year. My condolences to you as you grieve. It is not how often you meet with someone, but more the impression they leave on you. I’m sure you are reflecting on past times with your cousins.


Chris

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks Chris 🙏🏻 Sure is a stunner! Quite unexpected as you have so aptly stated.
Freds.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

My brother died at 61 the same night my youngest daughter was born. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions and it really brought home that saying, "The Lord gives and the lord takes away." Wishing you peace and comfort in your time of grief. Bless. F.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks Fabian, you are much appreciated 🙏🏻🕊
Freds.

[Sami Khalil]

My sincere condolences. Life has given us many unexpected events that can change our lives and perspectives forever.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thank you Sami, your poem ‘Condolences’ speaks extensively on this for which I am thankful. 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome Red

[Arundass TP]

Very sad poem. Written well

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

Brief, and to the point, great Message - Connecting well! Good write :)

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks Dylan, you are much appreciated 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is really sad news...sometimes we realize too late that we have not spent enough time together with those who should be closest to us.
My sisterand I have connected for the first time...and we are in our mid to late 70's---we are taking full advantage of that.
I am sorry for your loss.
j.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Now that’s an awesome family ‘reunion’ story. (First union? Sounds like a bank name) you know what I mean! Be glad to hear about that some time. Whatever you feel like sharing. 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

[MCS]

I'm sorry for your loss. Reading this has me thinking about the nature of connections; some are more profound than others. Then there are those that even death cannot erase.
Sending positive thoughts your way.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks kindly. 🙏🏻 Loving the thought of death not being able to erase… somehow comforting.