Popping corks and laughter

Attended the opening of a garden room that is dedicated to the memory of Deb Daly who passed away last August.

Sometimes we forget the sadness
notice not your empty chair
as popping corks and laughter
fill the celebratory air,
but when your name is mentioned
and tales of you relayed,
the light dims briefly in our eyes
and on lips sad smiles are played,
because popping corks and laughter
with you walked hand in hand,
into our hearts where love you left
like footprints in the sand.

Author's Note

As with most posts there is no set structure

Reviews

[SleeplessVolcano]

Bitter sweet. Our celebrations have a sad tint when we remember those who can't be there. As Maroon 5 so eloquently put, "Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not, 'cause the drinks bring back all the memories". Thanks for sharing.

[Gee]

Thank you sir

[Ken Simm.]

Excellent use of language in this memoirof sorts. It is exactly what most of us do.

[Gee]

Thank you Ken

[M]

Condolences for your loss. This is a poem of beauty for your friend that I think would be appreciated by her, even more than a garden room. You have a way of expressing grief very gently and I appreciate that skill and effort. Lovely dedication.

[Gee]

Again thank you:)
Deb had been a close friend for 45+ years, her husband for over 50 years. She is so, so missed.

[willweb]

Thought I would pop in and return the reading favors and I am glad I did. This is amazing. I read the line above and could picture each step through this wonderful poem. It feels fun and friendly and definitely from the heart.

[Gee]

Aye, Deb passed in August 2021, a cherished friend for over 45years who is so sadly missed.
Thanks for dropping in

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear friend. The poem told a real story. At family gathering. We remember people missed and make us know. A part of us is gone now. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Gee]

Thank you Coyote

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Scott Kris]

The best way to honor those we love who are passed is to live well.
Cheers.

Scott

[Gee]

Thank you Scott

[Weeping willow]

Beautifully expressed and I enjoyed this one so much. ;-] So what if it has no structure, it expresses deeply the love within its words.

[Gee]

Thank you:)

[W. Barrett Munn]

Really like this one, Gee. Having recently lost my brother it has significance.

Winston

[Gee]

Thank you Winston.
So sorry for your loss.
And thank you for the help:))

[W. Barrett Munn]

That really reads well, now. Nice job.

Winston

[Pauline]

I would think that many of us will reflect on losing a loved one when reading this, just as I did. But then the bubbles came and made us all smile. I lost my daughter and my granddaughter (her daughter) was always laughing when she was small and so she was named Bertie Bubble Bum.(She had this lovely pinchable bum and of course her laughter was bubbly.
It's that time of year again so maybe we'll pop a few corks for a change.
Love your writing.

Pauline.

[Gee]

Hi Pauline, so sorry for your losses.
Deb was a very good friend, wife of my best mate, for over 45 years, her death flattened me and continues to play heavily on my mind.
Thank you for you kind words and I'm chuffed you approve of my "stuff" :))

[Pauline]

There's some things we never get over and 45yrs. is a long time to try and get over. There are times when you think that you have and then something will pop into your head as a reminder and off you go again into the sadness.
I truly understand how you feel and so I hope that you find much joy in the rest of your life.

Pauline.

[AYVID N]

People leave us yet live on with us in our joys and celebrations. The undercurrent of sadness is felt forever in the wake of happiness and laughter. Our hearts are so full, even if our eyes be dim. I appreciate the beauty in every line.

[Gee]

Thank you Divya, Deb is so missed