Reminiscent Tears

...in memory of a friend

Reminiscent Tears

 

Ashes to ashes

dust to dust

 

my heart lies

mortally wounded by

 

reminiscent tears.

 

 

 

 

in loving memory of Tony

Author's Note

A quote from Hemingway reads, "No one you love is ever truly lost." I've taken solace in those words today.

Reviews

[C. M. Miller]

Brave of you to post your pain, the loss of a heart obviously dear to you. My thoughts and prayers I send to you. I know this to be true that when a heart is broken the mending of it makes it stronger. Yours will too.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You light up my page every time I see you. Thank you, dear Charles.

[C. M. Miller]

You are so welcome, dear poet.

[Pete]

so sorry for your loss. great, moving tribute to someone you obviously care a great deal for. your words and those tears pay honor ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm at a loss, in my attempts to fill the void. If I could just get past that...thanks so much, Pete.

[Dara]

At times like this there are really no words that can truly express the pain and void left when someone so dear is lost. Your poem speaks volumes though and I want you to know that I am thinking of you at this time praying that each day the pain lessens and is forever replaced with happy memories. He sounds like such a wonderful man!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Dara. My heart is on the mend!

[barleygirl]

I'm sorry for your loss, which feels so palpable in your poem. Aside from the seemingly true-to-life message of reeling from a loss . . . I just have to say that your details are so well chosen to be able to convey a fulsome message in so few words. You are one of the best at doing short poems this way at the cafe. It's the essence of short poems, not leaving the reader wanting more or wondering what exactly what that about? (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Margie. Writing shorter pieces seem to suit me. I'd like to think I am blessed.

[Diabolicalbeard]

Very interesting to the core

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your review. Always good to see a new poet!

[redzone]

It hurts beyond words, and yet your words Kelly, go beyond the pain of missing him to the love and tenderness that will always reside in your heart... I am so sorry for your loss...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good seeing you here, Curt. Thank you so much!

[R.E. Ray]

A simple and beautiful tribute, Kelly. So sorry for your loss.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Robert.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a sad piece and I am sorry you have lost someone meaningful. Hemingway was right though they live on in your memories and in your heart forever.

[Kelly Scheppers]

He was my rock, my go to whenever I needed someone for anything. His not being there is what is actually the hardest for me now. The void his absence has made in my life. Thank you, John. It means a lot to me that you're here.

[Papaya]

so beautiful Kelly xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, dear Ana!

[Cherrie Palmer]

… the picture is captivating and lends to your gentle words.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I thought so, too. Isn't it beautiful? Thank you so much, Cherrie!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Mental image of the picture alone is captivating that really adds to the poem.