A thousand Hail Marys

A thousand Hail Marys

 

 

 

It’s hard

letting you go

before the cherry blossoms

are in bloom,

before winter

has turned to spring.

You’ve left me to grieve

oceans away,

with no  sabbatical to heal me

no calm to compose me.

 

I wrestled with God

through all his infinite wisdom

believing that perhaps

he made a mistake…

 

for there’s nothing I wouldn’t do

to bear witness to an archangel,

to atone through  a thousand Hail Marys’

 

for one more lifetime

with you.

 

 

 

 

 

photography by George Christakis

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This is going in the library. I can't give you a grand review because this has moved me beyond words. Ty!

[Kelly Scheppers]

You have given me all I could ask for in a review, and I thank you!

[Ted Kniffen]

The emotions come through strong. The sadness is evident and the fact that distance stepped between makes the loss harder. It gets no easier as we get older. A fitting tribute, Kelly

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you for brightening my day, Ted!

[Giulia King]

"You’ve left me to grieve
oceans away,
with no sabbatical to heal me
no calm to compose me." So many beautiful lines in this poem. Amazing job :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for the kindness of your words, Gullia!

[andrew mitchell]

a very sad write i felt the the despair and loneliness and not being a religious person i would have had bloody mary's instead just not that many. the photo really sets the tone to this write, remembering the times together.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Andrew. It's the thought that counts!

[Relic]

This is excellent. It's like you opened your heart up with a key and took out all the appropriate words to describe your feelings.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you. I was hoping to make him proud!

[Isabella Ivy]

Beautiful sorrow beautifully penned. The only thing worse than losing love is to never have tasted it. I like your words. I.I.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Isabella! What a beautiful name!

[Isabella Ivy]

You're welcome :)and thank you!

[MsJewel]

I'm so sorry for your loss Kelly. Your words are beautiful and heartfelt. Hugs to you my friend. Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's good to see you, Julie. We go back a way, just like me and Lydi, and it's wonderful to keep in touch. I hope we can! x

[Ken Simm.]

Ah..... there are literally no words. It is wrong to review such heartfelt rainings of the soul. It is only fit to say here we are. Can we do anything? Knowing whatever will be woefully inadequate. We can only say, we know. And we do.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The words are stuck in my throat - just throbbing there. Thank you so much, Ken.

[Einstein Noodle]

emotive to the soul ...terrible to loose someone held so close and dear; but more difficult if the survivor can not be present physically ... :( so sad my friend! well said!
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think that is why it hit me so hard, that I couldn't be there. Thank you, Gene!

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. perfect pic to go with your poem ...it's quite striking ... you are welcome for sure .. and i am sorry for this loss you are going through :(

[redzone]

((((Kelly)))) wish I knew the words or even how to say them... your loss is felt deeply and mournfully and another hole lives in my heart...

redzone

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your warmth and compassion come through, Curt. Thank you so much!