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

[Temperance]

Such a beautiful poem and great homage to someone who was dear to many. it's good to see the brighter side of someone who has passed than the sadness of their departure. Well done, Gee! Temp

[Gee]

Thanks Temp, glad you enjoyed:)

[Temperance]

You’re welcome.

[Cherrie Palmer]

At first there is only sorrow. Then somehow normality sneaks in until their memory shows up.

[Gee]

Aye, it takes time, the pain fills but unexpected tears still come.
Thank you Cherrie, hope you are well.

[Lisasview]

Ahhh dear Gordon... memories... and keeping them and sharing them is ever so wonderful.
Really enjoyed my journey through your words...
Lisa, trying to finish and post my new poem Canvas of Dreams

[Gee]

Thanks Lisa. I will be over to read as soon as you post :)
Hope you are both well

[Lisasview]

I do think I have a few you have not read.. this new one just isn't quite ready yet.. but soon.
read moreI do think I have a few you have not read.. this new one just isn't quite ready yet.. but soon.
Lisa

[Neville]

I just knew when you first mentioned her way back now that she was one hell of a woman .. this just reinforces that gut reaction I had back then .. and then some .. a splendid and fitting tribute to an obviously very dear departed friend, my friend ......................... Neville

[Gee]

Hi Neville, thanks. It will take a very long time for me to come to terms with Debs' passing, a very long time:)

[Neville]

of course, she was special .. very special ..

[Patricia]

This is relatable to all, definitely for me lately. I don’t know about changes cuz that’s up to you, I’m always changing mine, a word here and there, but the meaning is petfect

[Gee]

Thanks Patricia, this poem is as simple as I am:)

[Patricia]

Simple…. I say charming

[JE Falcon]

Too much clarity might ruin it, but then, again, a word or two might help. It is always up to the poet(s).

[Gee]

Hmmm. I guess because I write and post quickly, when an idea comes, the end product is a little rough around the edges. This one I would like to tidy up as If like to have it printed and hung in the garden room mentioned.
Thanks for giving your thoughts, much appreciated

[Betty Hermelee]

Popping corks and laughter is all fun, but when a name is mentioned that brings sad thoughts, everything pauses for that one moment, an empty chair, and then silence and reflection on someone dear…..it happens, and memories come and go, but deep down they survive; back to popping corks!
Lovely Gee
Best to you
B.

[Gee]

Thank you Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

You're most welcome Gee!
Best, B

[redzone]

it is powerful and artistic as is Gee.... a life should be celebrated, how they affected us and the world around them.... but their passing is never easy to take, as they leave a hole in our hearts, filled only with memories..... I appreciate the way you have written this poem Gee....

[Gee]

Thank you kindly sir, hope you are well

[Robert Haigh]

A moving poetic tribute to a dear departed one. I'm sure she is smiling down on you right now.

[Gee]

I would like to think so :)
Thank you Robert

[Chris Shaw]

Leave it be Gee. It needs nothing to be added. What you have said is enough to cover everything about her, her loss, how it impacts others and that time moves on. What an incredible lady she must have been. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Gee]

Hi Christine, thanks for dropping in to have a read :)
Hope you are well and Berks is sunnier than Bucks :)